For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following duties:
(a) Investigate violations. Upon finding that a provision of this Zoning Ordinance is being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation(s); ordering the action necessary to correct such violation; order discontinuance of illegal uses of land, buildings or structures; order removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions or structural alterations; or order discontinuance of any illegal work being done. The Zoning Inspector may also take any action authorized by this Ordinance to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation(s) of this Ordinance. This may include the issuance of and action on zoning and certificate of compliance permits and such similar administrative duties as are permissible under the law.
(b) Maintain a record of Special Use Permits.
(c) Maintain an up-to-date zoning text and map.
(d) Maintain a record of nonconformities.
(e) Review applications for zoning permits. If the application conforms to all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the permit should be approved. If however, the application does not conform to all requirements, the Zoning Inspector should inform the applicant specifically how the request does not conform to the requirements. If the applicant does not make the required changes, the Zoning Inspector should deny the application, and explain in writing why the application was denied. The Zoning Inspector should also inform the applicant of the right to appeal his decision, or to request a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(f) Conduct on-site inspections. The Zoning Inspector should also periodically conduct on-site inspections after the zoning permit is approved. This is the only way to assure that the actual construction will conform to the approved application.
(g) Proposed amendments. The Zoning Inspector will often be the first to recognize errors in the Zoning Ordinance. If he finds errors, or if he should find constantly recurring problems, he should inform the Planning Commission or Council so that they may initiate amendments.
(h) Enforce the provisions of this Zoning Code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions. Interpretation of uses or definitions shall be by the Zoning Inspector, with the right of appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Uses not specifically listed or interpreted by the Inspector shall not be permitted except by amendment of this Zoning Ordinance.
(i) Review and process plans pursuant to the provisions of this Zoning Code.
(j) Maintain permanent and current records required by this Zoning Code, including but not limited to the Official Zoning Map, Zoning Certificates, inspection documents and records of all variances, amendments and Conditional Uses. These records shall be made available for use of the City Council, Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and to the public.
(k) Such other duties as specified from time to time by City Council.
(Ord. 269-2001. Passed 12-17-01.)