(A)

This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the zoning administrator who shall have all powers and duties authorized by statute or ordinance for a zoning administrator.

(B)

The duties of the zoning administrator shall include:

(1)

Interpretation of terms and provisions of this chapter;

(2)

Administration of this chapter by the issuance of permits and certificates;

(3)

Processing applications for appeals to the board of zoning appeals from the decision of the zoning administrator, variances and special exceptions;

(4)

Preparation of the record for appeal to the circuit court from the decisions of the board of zoning appeals;

(5)

Maintenance of a current zoning map, amendments to the zoning chapter and all public records related to zoning and planning;

(6)

Enforcement of the zoning chapter, investigation and resolution of zoning complaints;

(7)

Administrative assistance to the board of zoning appeals and historic preservation commission when authorized; and

(8)

Any other duties as may be authorized.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

(A)

Permits required. No building, sign or structure shall be erected, moved, enlarged, altered or demolished without a zoning permit issued by the zoning administrator. No permit shall be issued by the zoning administrator except for a use which is in conformity with the provision of this chapter or for a use authorized by order of the board of zoning appeals.

(B)

Fees for permits. A fee established by regulation of town council shall be paid for each zoning permit of certificate of zoning compliance issued by the zoning administrator.

(C)

Applications for permits. Applications for zoning permits shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be used, the sizes and locations of existing structures on the lot, the location and dimensions of the proposed structure or alteration. The application shall include any other information as may be required by the zoning administrator to determine conformance with this chapter, including existing or proposed buildings or alterations, exiting or proposed uses of buildings and land, number of families, housekeeping units, rental units, existing conditions on adjacent property. One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant with the signed approval or disapproval of the zoning administrator noted on the copy within a reasonable time.

(D)

Expiration of permits. If the work described in a zoning permit has not begun within six months from the date of the permit, or within the time specified in a special exception, the permit shall expire and be void upon written notice by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.

(A)

Certificates required. It shall be unlawful for any person to use occupy or permit the use or occupancy of any building or property created, erected, changed, converted, altered or enlarged, in whole or in part, until a certificate of zoning compliance has be issued by the zoning administrator stating the proposed use conforms to the requirements of this chapter.

(B)

Temporary uses. Certificates of zoning compliance may be issued and renewed by the zoning administrator for permitted temporary uses for the times permitted by the zoning district regulations.

(Ord. No. 5.202, 11-24-1981)

Cross reference— Penalty, see § 155.999.