(A) This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector, or such other township official as may be designated by the Township Board by resolution, who shall in no case issue any building permit, nor grant any occupancy permit where the proposed structure, alteration, or use would be in violation of any provisions of this chapter, except under written order of the Board of Appeals or a court of competent jurisdiction.
(1) The Zoning Administrator shall investigate any alleged violation of this chapter as may be discovered. If a violation is found to exist, the Zoning Administrator shall serve written notice upon the owner to cease said violation as provided by law. If said owner fails to act diligently to correct said violation and does not correct such violation within 30 days or any extension of time required by the Zoning Administrator, the township shall serve notice upon the owner and the township shall determine what method of enforcement is warranted.
(2) The Building Inspector shall inspect all new construction or alterations at the time footings are placed, when framing is underway, and at the completion of the construction or alterations authorized. The Building Inspector shall make such additional inspections deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The Zoning Administrator shall make periodic inspections of the township to ascertain that all the requirements of this chapter are being complied with.
(B) The Zoning Administrator and Building Inspector shall keep records of all inspections, applications, and permits issued, with a notation of all special conditions involved. They shall file with the township and safely keep copies of all plans, other than for single-family dwellings, and records of all fees submitted with applications. The same shall form a part of the records of the township and shall be available to the Township Board and all other officials of the township.
(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)