In the administration of this ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Director shall have the following powers and duties:

(1)

Delegate duties to and supervise clerical staff and other employees to assure full and complete compliance with this ordinance and related Wisconsin Statutes and the Administrative Code.

(2)

Advise applicants concerning the provisions of this ordinance and assist them in preparing permit applications.

(3)

Review and approve plans for POWTS for one and two-family residences or as approved through agent status by the State.

(4)

Issue sanitary permits and inspect properties for compliance with this ordinance and related Wisconsin Statutes and the Administrative Code.

(5)

Review and approve existing POWTS Evaluation Reports for compliance with this ordinance.

(6)

Keep records of all sanitary permits issued, inspections made, work approved, and other official actions.

(7)

Report violations of this ordinance to the Corporation Counsel.

(8)

Have access to any premises for the purpose of performing official duties between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. or at other times set by mutual agreement between the property owner or his/her agent or upon issuance of a special inspection warrant in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 66.122. Application for a sanitary permit is considered for the purposes of this ordinance as the owner's consent to enter the premises.

(9)

Upon reasonable cause or question as to proper compliance, revoke or suspend any sanitary permit and issue cease and desist orders requiring the cessation of any construction, alteration or use of a building which is in violation of the provisions of this ordinance, until compliance with this ordinance or applicable Wisconsin Statutes and the Administrative Code is obtained.

(10)

Issue and enforce orders to plumbers, certified septage servicing operators, property owners, their agents or contractors or the responsible party, to assure proper compliance with all provisions of this ordinance or delegate this authority to the County Health and Human Services Department.

(11)

Apply for and distribute grants obtained through the Wisconsin Fund Grant Program.

(12)

Withhold permit(s) or approval(s) pursuant to this ordinance where the applicant, owner or licensed contractor is in violation of this or any ordinance administered by the Planning and Zoning Department and for any parcel(s) of land which have an outstanding violation until the violation(s) have been corrected.

(13)

Consider and approve or deny requests to install sewage holding components (tanks) prior to sanitary permit issuance when a health or safety emergency exists. Such a request may be approved only if the owner of the property has submitted an affidavit acknowledging the emergency and agreeing to obtain the required sanitary permit by a specified date.

(14)

Perform other duties regarding POWTS as considered appropriate by the County.