(a) Establishment. The Zoning Administrator shall act as the administrative officer for the purpose of effecting the proper administration of the Zoning Code.
(b) Powers and Duties. The Zoning Administrator or his/her designee shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Unless specifically qualified otherwise, the Zoning Administrator shall enforce the provisions of this Code. The Zoning Administrator shall have all necessary authority on behalf of the Village to administer and enforce the provisions of this Code;
(2) To interpret the meaning and application of this Zoning Code and its provisions;
(3) To issue zoning certificates as provided by this Zoning Code and keep a record of the same with a notation of any special conditions involved;
(4) To issue certificates of zoning compliance as provided by this Zoning Code and keep a record of the same;
(5) To accept, review for completeness, and respond to questions regarding applications upon which the Zoning Administrator is authorized by the provisions of this Zoning Code to review, including amendments to the Zoning Code, site plan review, variances, and appeals;
(6) To coordinate the Village's administrative review of applications required by this Zoning Code, including rezoning applications and site plan review;
(7) To maintain any records required by this Zoning Code including inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, site plan applications, and similar use determinations;
(8) To make such records available for the use of Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Architectural Board of Review, and the public;
(9) To conduct or cause the inspection of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Zoning Code;
(10) To determine the existence of any violations of this Zoning Code and cause such notifications of violations or revocation notices, stop work orders to be issued, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed to address such violations;
(11) To maintain in current status the "Official Zoning Map" of the Village of Waite Hill;
(12) To provide such technical and consultation assistance as may be required by the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning and Zoning Commission, Architectural Board of Review, and other boards and commissions, in the exercise of their duties relating to this Code; and,
(13) To perform such other functions as are referred or delegated by the Village Council or the Mayor.
(Ord. 2011-14. Passed 4-9-12.)