The staff shall have the authority to take those lawful actions necessary to enforce the terms of this chapter on behalf of the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The Building Commissioner of the city is hereby designated as the official responsible for administration of this chapter. The staff is hereby authorized to perform those duties specified by I.C. 36-7-4-800 et seq. and such other duties as may be assigned to it from time to time by the Commission, Board, or Council.
(A) Inspections. The authority to perform inspections, review applications and issue permits and citations is hereby delegated to the staff. The staff is authorized to make inspections of all lands located within the jurisdiction of the Commission in order to enforce this chapter. In order to execute inspections, the staff shall have the right to enter upon any premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out their duties in the enforcement of these regulations. If the owner or occupant of the premises refuses to permit entry, the staff may make application to any judge of the Circuit or Superior Courts of Jackson County, Indiana, for the issuance of an administrative search warrant. Such application shall identify the premises upon which entry is sought and the purpose for which entry is desired. The application shall state the facts giving rise to the belief that a violation of these regulations exists on such premises.
(B) Stop-work orders. The staff is hereby granted the authority to issue a stop work order for any activity that is commenced without a permit required by this chapter or for any activity that is being carried out in a manner that violates this chapter.
(Ord. 17, 2006, passed 11-27-2006)