The Deckerville Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the village president upon the approval of the village council. He/she shall possess qualifications deemed necessary by the president and council.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 5.01.00)

(1)

The zoning administrator shall investigate all applications for zoning compliance permits and land removal and filling permits and prepare a written report of findings for his/her issuance or denial of such permit applications.

(2)

The zoning administrator shall investigate, record and report in writing every instance of noncompliance, nonconforming or apparent illegal use of any land or structure in the village. Such reports shall be reviewed by the village planning commission, with a determination made in each instance. The results of each determination shall be forwarded by the zoning administrator to the owners of property, which is subject of the investigation and determination.

(3)

The zoning administrator shall assist the village attorney in the investigation, preparation and presentation of evidence for ordinance enforcement or other litigation.

(4)

The zoning administrator shall review requests for outdoor assembly, concerts, revival meetings, circuses and carnivals, and other such temporary uses, which shall be accompanied by a statement of the time period requested and shall give detailed information on the type of activity and anticipated size of audience. Provisions for public safety and sanitary facilities and site cleanup shall also be included and when deemed necessary a performance bond may be required as a condition of approval. If the various conditions are met (as well as any others that the zoning administrator in his/her discretion deems appropriate), the administrator shall issue such permit.

(5)

The zoning administrator shall be responsible for the maintenance and revision of the official zoning map kept at the village hall.

(6)

The zoning administrator shall assist the village planning commission or the board of appeals, by investigating and reporting on all applications for rezoning, special land uses and variances.

(7)

The zoning administrator and/or building inspector shall submit each month a written summary of the preceding month's activities to the village council.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 5.02.00)