(A) This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Administrator, who is appointed by the Township Board.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 14.1)
(B) It shall be the responsibility of the Zoning Administrator to enforce the provisions of this chapter and, in so doing, shall perform the following duties.
(1) Issue permits. All applications for zoning permits shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator, who may issue such permits and certificates of occupancy when all applicable provisions of this chapter (and other applicable township ordinances) have been met and approval has been granted by the proper body or official.
(2) Record applications. The Zoning Administrator shall maintain and keep in an orderly, accessible manner files of all applications for all of the above permits and for variances, and shall keep records of all such permits and variances issued. These shall be filed at the township office and shall be open to public inspection. Copies shall be furnished at cost upon the request of any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the property involved.
(3) Inspections. The Zoning Administrator shall be empowered to make inspections of buildings or premises in order to properly carry out the enforcement of this chapter.
(4) Cancellation of zoning permits, special use permits and variances. With proper notice given, the Zoning Administrator shall have the power to revoke or cancel any permit in case of failure or neglect to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, or in case of any false statement or misrepresentation made in the application, the provisions of § 154.999(A) of this chapter, violations shall be invoked. Upon such revocation, all further construction activities and usage shall cease upon the site, other than for the purpose of correcting the violation.
(5) Changes. Under no circumstances is the Zoning Administrator permitted to make changes to this chapter, nor to vary the terms of this chapter while carrying out the duties prescribed herein. It shall be the responsibility of the Township Board to assure that the Zoning Administrator enforces the provisions of this chapter.
(6) Authorization. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to pursue enforcement actions that include, but are not limited to, issuing and pursuing municipal civil infraction citations/tickets.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 14.3)