The duties and responsibilities of the Zoning Enforcement Officer or his designated representative include:
(A) Enforce the provisions of the Zoning Code.
(B) Interpret the requirements of the text and map of the Zoning Code. Where there are questions in the interpretation, the Zoning Enforcement Officer may consult with the necessary city staff, including the Law Director, to clarify the questions.
(C) Approve zoning certificates and occupancy certificates to ensure that the proposed use is in accordance with all of the provisions of this Zoning Code, and maintain a complete record of all the certifications. The Zoning Enforcement Officer, upon receipt of a request for a departure from established dimensional requirements set forth in Chapter 153: Signs and Chapter 154: Zoning Code, may administratively grant a waiver from said dimensional requirements only if all of the following criteria are met:
(1) The request is a modest departure from the established dimensional requirements, which shall constitute not more than ten (10) percent of the maximum permitted dimension; and
(2) The adjacent property owners provide the City with a signed letter of approval for such a waiver; and
(3) Such waiver will promote a more development-friendly atmosphere while maintaining reasonable development standards and administrative efficiency; and
(4) Administrative variances shall be granted in accordance with the standards set forth in § 154.06.01. No use variances shall be granted.
(D) Receive and act on all applications for zoning certificates within seven days of their date of filing. Certifications, or a written notification and explanation of noncertification shall be issued to the applicant within seven days of the date of filing. Failure to notify the applicant within this time period shall constitute grounds for submitting the zoning certificate application to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(E) Where violations are reported or observed, determine whether the use is in compliance with, or in violation of this Zoning Code, and where a violation does exist, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall notify the owner in writing in accordance with Section 154.05.08(D).
(F) Maintain and keep current the permanent records required by this Zoning Code, including but not limited to the official zoning district map, certification of zoning, zoning inspections, and all other official zoning actions of the City Council. The records shall be made available for use by the City Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the general public.
(G) Prepare and submit reports concerning the administration and enforcement of this Zoning Code to the City Manager on request.
HISTORY: (Formerly §154.08; Ord. 2306, passed 2-23-82; Am. Ord. 2962, passed 11-22-94; Am. Ord. 3452, passed 8-12-10; Am. Ord. 3516, passed 10-23-12; Am. Ord. 3677, passed 8-25-20)