(a) Establishment. There is hereby established the position of Zoning Administrator which position shall be served by the Village Building Official. The Zoning Administrator shall act as the administrative officer for the purpose of effecting the proper administration of this Zoning Code.
(b) Powers and Duties. The Zoning Administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Enforce the provisions of this Zoning Code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions.
(2) Issue zoning permits as provided for in this Zoning Code and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(3) Issue certificates of zoning compliance and certificates of non-conforming use as provided for in this Zoning Code and keep a record of same.
(4) Accept, review for completeness, and respond to questions regarding applications upon which the Zoning Administrator is authorized by the provisions of this Code to review including amendments to the Code, development plan review, conditional uses, variances, and appeals.
(5) Coordinate the Village's administrative review of rezoning applications, development plan review and conditional zoning certificate applications.
(6) Maintain any records required by this Code including inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, conditional uses, and similar use determinations.
(7) Make such records available for the use of the Legislative Authority, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the public.
(8) Conduct or cause the inspection of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this Code.
(9) Determine the existence of any violations of this Code and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop orders, or tickets to be issued, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed, to address such violations.
(10) To review and act on sign applications, as provided for in Chapter 1296, Sign Regulations, according to the procedures, standards and criteria stated in this Zoning Code.
(11) Maintain in current status the "Official Zone Map of the Village of Walton Hills".
(12) To hear and decide all other matters referred to and upon which it is required to pass by this Code.
(Ord. 2009-17. Passed 9-15-2009.)