Bosque Farms City Zoning Code
§ 10-1-23
Administration and enforcement.
A.
Administrative official. A Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of a majority of all members of the governing body, to administer the provisions of this Section 10-1. The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer may also serve in some other capacity as an employee or appointed official of the Village of Bosque Farms. The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer shall have all the administrative powers in connection herewith which are not specifically assigned to some other officer or body. The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer shall have no power to vary or waive requirements of this Section 10-1. The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer may delegate the authority to a Zoning Officer to administer and enforce the regulations of this Section 10-1.
B.
Inspection. The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer has the authority to conduct inspection of buildings, structures, and the use of land to determine compliance with this Section 10-1. This provision does not grant right-of-entry without due process, if necessary. The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer shall provide for on-site inspections and other relevant information which may be requested by the governing body or Commission, as necessary, to carry out the purpose of this Section 10-1.
C.
Information and records. The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer shall make available to the public the information contained in this Section 10-1, maintain the official Zone Map in a current manner, and make available to the public the records and forms and any other documents deemed relevant to this Section 10-1.
D.
Violations: complaints and notification.
(1)
The Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer may institute any appropriate actions or proceedings whenever there is probable cause to believe there is a violation of this Section 10-1.
(2)
Any person aggrieved by an apparent violation of this Section 10-1 may file a written complaint with the Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer, who shall investigate such complaint in a timely manner to determine if a violation of this Section 10-1 is found to exist.
(3)
Whenever the Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer finds probable cause to believe a violation of this Section 10-1 exists, whether acting on independent initiative or in response to a complaint, the Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer shall notify the person responsible for the alleged violation in writing.
(4)
Such notification shall order the necessary correction to be made within 15 days, 10 days in cases of violations constituting a health hazard, as determined by days following the date of notification.
(5)
Any person who fails to comply with the notification or order shall be charged with a petty misdemeanor and subject to penalties as stated in this Section 10-1. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the Planning and Zoning Administrator/Officer shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy or use in violation of the provisions of this Section 10-1 or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.