For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
BUILDING INSPECTOR. Any municipal employee whose duties include the inspection or examination of structures or property in the village to determine if zoning or other code violation exist.
CODE. Any municipal ordinance, law, housing, building code or zoning ordinance that establishes construction, plumbing, heating, electrical, fire prevention, sanitation or other health and safety standards that are applicable to structures in a municipality.
HEARING OFFICER. A municipal employee or an officer or agent of the village, other than a property inspector or law enforcement officer, whose duty it is to:
(1) Preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a code violation exists;
(2) Hear testimony and accept evidence from all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation;
(3) Preserve and authenticate the record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing; and
(4) Issue and sign a written finding, decision, and order stating whether a code violation exists.
PROPERTY OWNER. The legal or beneficial owner of a structure.
(Ord. 2006-029, passed 11-15-06)