A. Appointment: The city council shall appoint an official known as the "zoning administrator" to administer the Scott City zoning regulations. The zoning administrator may appoint city employees as deputies to assist in administration of the zoning regulations.
B. Powers And Duties Of The Zoning Administrator:
1. Issuance of certificate of zoning compliance. To issue or deny a certificate of zoning compliance, which indicates that the use and physical development of the site is in conformity with the zoning regulations.
2. Issuance of home occupation permit.
3. Issuance of sign permit.
4. Inspection of buildings or land. To inspect any building or land to determine if violations of the zoning regulations have been committed or exist.
5. Enforcement of the zoning regulations and taking all necessary steps to remedy any condition found in violation.
6. Interpretation of the official zoning map and provisions of the zoning regulations, and offering written opinions on their meaning and applicability, and making findings of fact, and, with the concurrence of the city attorney, conclusions of law regarding determinations of vested rights.
7. The zoning administrator may issue an administrative waiver to any required setback or yard listed in this title to adjust for practical difficulty or grade changes. The waiver shall be no greater than ten percent (10%) of the required distance.
8. The zoning administrator may use an averaging method to establish any yard or setback in established areas to prevent excessive offsets between new and old structures. (Ord. 1067, 6-19-2006)