The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall administer and enforce the Zoning Ordinance and observe the following responsibilities:
(a) Interpret the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance text and map.
(b) Receive and process applications for building permits where new construction is to be carried out.
(1) Prior to the beginning of construction on any building or structure, a building permit shall be secured from the Zoning Enforcement Officer by the owner or his agent. The building permit shall state that the proposed project, as shown by the plans and specifications filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer, is in compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(2) Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale in black line or blue print, showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon or to be changed in its use, in whole or in part; the exact location, size, elevation, and height of any building or structure to be erected or altered; the existing and intended use of each building or structure or part thereof; the number of families or housekeeping units the building is designed to accommodate and, when no buildings are involved, the location of the present use and proposed use to be made of the lot and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
One copy of such plans shall be returned to the owner when such plans have been approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer together with such building permit as may be granted. All dimensions shown on these plans relating to the location and size of the lot to be built upon shall be based on actual survey. The lot and the location of the building thereon shall be staked out on the ground before construction is started.
(3) Upon receipt of a building permit, the permit shall be posted in a prominent place on the premises prior to and during the period of erection, reconstruction, enlargement or moving. Before a zoning permit is issued for the erection, moving, alteration, enlargement or occupancy of any building or structure or use of premises, the plans and intended use shall indicate conformity in all respects to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, and such building permit shall be issued within ten days, provided the proposed activity is in accord with the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Conduct inspections of buildings, structures, and uses of land to determine compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, and, in the case of any violation, to notify in writing the person or persons responsible, specifying the nature of the violation and ordering appropriate corrective action. No person shall refuse to grant the Zoning Enforcement Officer access, at reasonable hours pursuant to notice, for the purpose of inspecting any building, structure or use of land.
(d) Receive and approve applications for a Certificate of Occupancy.
(e) Maintain permanent and current records required by the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to building permits, Certificates of Occupancy, and all official actions on administrative appeals, conditional uses, variances, special exceptions, and text or amendments. (Ord. 314. Passed 5- 30-73.)