(A) Duties. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to enforce this Zoning Code. The Zoning Administrator shall:
(1) Receive applications required by this Zoning Code, issue permits, and furnish the prescribed certificates;
(2) Examine premises for which permits have been issued and make necessary inspections to see that the provisions of law have been met;
(3) When requested by the Mayor or Council, or when the interests of the municipality so require, make investigations in connection with matters referred to in this Zoning Code, and render written reports on the same; and
(4) For the purpose of enforcing compliance with law, issue such notices or orders as may be necessary.
(B) Inspections. Inspections shall be made by the Zoning Administrator or a duly appointed assistant. The property owner shall notify the Zoning Administrator that he or she is ready for an inspection. In the case of new construction, such notification shall be made on completion of the footers.
(C) Rules. For carrying into effect its provisions, the Zoning Administrator may adopt rules consistent with this Zoning Code.
(D) Records. The Zoning Administrator shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications, permits, and certificates issued, inspections made, reports rendered, and notices or orders issued. He or she shall retain on file copies of all papers in connection with building work so long as any part of the building or structure to which they relate may be in existence. All such records shall be open to public inspection at reasonable hours, but shall not be removed from the office of the Zoning Administrator.
(E) Cooperation of other officials. The Zoning Administrator may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance and cooperation of the Chief of Police in enforcing orders, of the legal advisor in prosecuting violations, and of other officials as appropriate.
(Prior Code, § 154.10)