The county zoning administrator shall administer and enforce the provisions of this article. The county zoning committee may also authorize designation of an assistant zoning administrator to assist in the enforcement and administration of this article.

(Code 2000, § 38-620; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXIX, § 290)

In administering and enforcing this article, the county zoning administrator, and any of his or her assistants, shall perform the following duties:

(1)

Provide necessary forms and applications for permits.

(2)

Issue zoning permits where the provisions of this article have been complied with.

(3)

Issue conditional use permits when authorized by the county zoning committee.

(4)

Survey the county upon adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived, and, when necessary upon passage of amendments, identify and record information relative to nonconforming uses and structures.

(5)

Maintain files and applicants, permits, and other relevant information.

(6)

Make an annual report of his or her activities to the county zoning committee and to the county board.

(Code 2000, § 38-621; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXIX, § 291)

The county zoning administrator, and his or her assistants, shall have powers and authority, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

Access to any structure or premises for the purpose of performing his or her duties between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. by the permission of the owner or upon issuance of a special inspection warrant. Additionally, by signing a land use permit application, the property owner or representative grants permission to the zoning administrator (and/or staff) to access the property for purposes of inspection.

(2)

Upon reasonable cause or question as to proper compliance, to revoke any land use permit and issue cease and desist orders requiring the cessation of any building, moving, alterations, or use which is in violation of the provisions of this article.

(Code 2000, § 38-622; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXIX, § 292; Res. No. 47-17, 6-20-2017)

The county zoning committee shall establish a fee schedule in connection with the filing of applications and permits and a current copy of such fee schedule shall be available and posted in the office of the zoning administrator. The fee schedule may be periodically adjusted by the zoning committee independent of the code amendment process.

(Code 2000, § 38-623; Ord. of 3-19-2002, Art. XXIX, § 293; Res. No. 47-17, 6-20-2017)