The provisions of this Ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Officer who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer, and he is hereby given the power and authority, to:
A. Receive all applications for zoning permits and issue permits when there is compliance with provisions of this Ordinance, other Township ordinances and with the laws of the Commonwealth.
B. Enforce the provisions of this Ordinance by the issuance of enforcement orders or by other means. Such written orders shall be served personally or by registered mail upon the persons, firms, or corporations deemed by the Zoning Officers to be violating the terms of this Ordinance in accordance with the terms of this Ordinance.
C. Receive applications for special exceptions and variances and forward these applications to the Zoning Hearing Board.
D. Conduct investigations to determine compliance with the terms of this Ordinance.
E. The Zoning Officer is authorized to institute civil enforcement proceedings as a means of enforcement when acting within the scope of his/her employment.
F. Keep a permanent record of all plans and applications for permits and all permits issued with the notation as to special conditions attached thereto.
G. Maintain a map or maps showing the current zoning classifications of all land in the Township.
H. Present such facts, records, and any similar information to the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, or Board of Supervisors upon their request.
(Ord. passed 10-2-2007, § 1200)