It shall be the duty of the zoning official appointed by the City Administrator, with the aid of the Police Department, to enforce this title in accordance with the administrative provisions of the Building Code and this title. (Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)

Every application for a building permit shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate and plot plan based on an actual survey by a professional Illinois land surveyor drawn to scale in ink or blue print, showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact location, size and height of the building or structure to be erected or altered, the existing and intended use of each building or part, the proposed number of families or housekeeping units, and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots as may be necessary for the enforcement of this title. One copy of such plans shall be returned to the applicant when approved by the zoning official, or designee appointed by the City Administrator, together with such permit as may be granted. (Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)

Prior to building construction, lot pins based on actual survey by a professional Illinois land surveyor stakes based on actual survey shall be set and if disturbed by construction or grading shall be reset in proper location. (Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)

Before using any building or premises or part thereof hereafter created, erected, changed, converted or enlarged in use or structure, a certificate of occupancy shall be obtained from the building inspector. Such certificate of occupancy shall show that such building or premises, or part thereof, and the proposed use thereof conform with the provisions of this title. (Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)

Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this title shall be subject to penalty as provided by section 1-4-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of the provisions of this title, the City Attorney, in addition to other remedies under the Illinois Compiled Statutes is hereby authorized to institute an action to enjoin, or by any other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use. (Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)

The East Moline Board of Zoning Appeals has power to hear and render judgment on the following types of appeals in accordance with the provisions of this title. These types of appeals are: a) special exceptions, b) appeal of staff/administrative decision(s), c) and variance appeals.

   (A)   Creation, Membership And Procedure: A Board of Appeals consisting of seven (7) members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes. The appointing authority may remove any member of the Board for cause and after a public hearing.

   (B)   Rules And Regulations: The Board shall elect its own Chairman and have the power to adopt rules and regulations for its own government, not inconsistent with law or with the provisions of this or any other ordinance of the City of East Moline. Meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairman and at such other times as the Board may determine. The Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice Chairman, may administer oaths and compel attendance of the witnesses.

   (C)   Meetings: Meetings of the Board shall be open to the public, minutes shall be kept of proceedings, showing the action of the Board and the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent, or failing to vote, indicating that fact and records shall be made of the Board's examinations and other official actions, all of which shall be filed immediately in the Office of the Board.

   (D)   Quorum: Four (4) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall act by resolution, and the concurring vote of four (4) members shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of the building inspector, zoning official, or other appropriate official, or to decide in favor of an applicant any matter upon which it is required to pass under this title, or to effect any variation in the requirements of this title.

   (E)   Assistance: The Board may call on the City's departments for assistance in the performance of its duties, and it shall be the duty of such departments to render such assistance to the Board as may reasonably be required.

   (F)   Special Exceptions: Requests or applications for special exceptions or of interpretation of the Zoning Map or for decisions upon other special questions upon which the Board is authorized to pass.

   (G)   Appeal Of Staff/Administrative Decision(s): Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the applicant that there is error in any order, requirement, decision, grant or refusal made by the building inspector or zoning official in the enforcement of the provisions of this title.

   (H)   Variance: The Board may authorize on appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of this title as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to a special condition, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this title will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of this title shall be observed and substantial justice done. (Ord. 18-08, 6-3-2019)