The provisions of these zoning regulations shall be administered by the Building Department, under the direction of the building/zoning official, who shall act as an administrative official. The official may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the mayor may direct. It shall be the duty of the administrative official to see that these regulations are enforced through the proper legal channels. Appeal from the decision of the administrative official may be made to the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The administrative official, and his designees, are generally empowered to carry out or conduct any activities essential to the proper administration and enforcement of these regulations; said activities to include, but not be limited to, the following:
(A) Permits. To issue a, building permit, and certificate of occupancy when compliance is made with these regulations; to refuse to issue the same in the event of noncompliance; and to give written notice of such refusal and reason thereof to the applicant.
(B) Collections. To cause the collection of the designated fees as set forth in these regulations.
(C) Records. To make and to keep all records necessary and appropriate to the office, including records of the issuance and denial of all building permits, and certificates of occupancy, and the receipt of complaints of violation of these regulations and action taken on the same, and to file such for record.
(D) Inspections. To inspect any building or land to determine whether violations of these regulations have been committed or exist.
(E) Enforcement. To enforce these regulations and take all necessary steps to remedy any condition found in violation. The city may enjoin any individual or property owner who is in violation of these regulations to prevent or correct such violation. Any individual aggrieved by a violation of these regulations may request an injunction against any individual or property owner in violation of these regulations, or may mandamus any official to enforce the provisions of these regulations.
(F) Advisements. To keep the mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Adjustment advised of all matters other than routine that relate to the administration and enforcement of these regulations.
(Ord. 2017-05-635, passed 5-2-17)