(a) Appointment. The Mayor shall appoint a Zoning Administrator with the approval of Council for the purpose of effecting this proper administration of this Planning and Zoning Code. The Zoning Administrator shall report to the Service Director.
(b) Powers and Duties. For the purpose of this Code, the Zoning Administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To enforce the provisions of this Code in accordance with the administrative procedures specified in this Code.
(2) To issue certificates of zoning compliance as provided by this Code and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(3) To issue conditional use permits when authorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(4) To accept and review for completeness all applications which the Zoning Administrator is authorized to review by the provisions of this Code. The Zoning Administrator shall promptly review each application submitted to determine compliance with applicable district regulations and submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Zoning Administrator shall promptly notify the applicant of necessary changes. If the application is deemed sufficient and the application fee has been paid, the Zoning Administrator shall accept the application on that date for consideration of the action(s) requested.
(5) To respond to questions concerning the regulations and procedures set forth in this Code and to refer all questions of interpretation to the Planning and Zoning Commission as set forth in Section 1202.04(c).
(6) To maintain in current status the Official Zoning Districts Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the City.
(7) To maintain permanent and current records required by this Code, including, but not limited to, zoning approval, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, conditional uses, and similar uses.
(8) To make such records available for the use of City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Architectural Board of Review, and the public.
(9) To conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Code and, in the case of any violation, to stop work, and to notify in writing the person(s) responsible, specifying the nature of the violation and ordering corrective action.
(10) To determine the existence of any violations of this Code and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop work orders, or tickets to be issued, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed, to address such violations.
(11) To take any other action that is authorized by this Code to ensure compliance with, or to prevent violation of, this Code.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97; Ord. 62-2019. Passed 9-10-19.)