Forreston City Zoning Code
ZONING ENFORCEMENT
AND ADMINISTRATION
§ 155.185 ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
(A) The Village President shall appoint a Zoning Enforcement Officer. In the event a Zoning Enforcement Officer is not appointed, the Village Trustee designated to chair the Building, Grounds, Parks and Zoning Committee as appointed by the Village President shall act as the Zoning Enforcement Officer until one is appointed.
(B) Powers and duties. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall have the initial responsibility and authority for the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, regulations and codes, and he or she may enter upon and inspect any premises in the performance of these duties. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall refer certain matters calling for original interpretations to the Planning Commission, as directed by various provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 9-13-1) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 3-18-2002)
§ 155.186 FOUNDATION INSPECTION.
(A) No building, addition thereto or structural alteration constructed after the effective date of this chapter and no addition to a previously existing building shall be occupied, and no land vacant on the effective date of this chapter shall be used for any purpose, until a foundation inspection has been conducted by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
(B) Every application for a building permit shall also be deemed to be a request for a foundation inspection.
(C) (1) No building, addition thereto or structural alteration can be constructed after the effective date of this chapter, until a foundation inspection has been completed and certified by the Zoning Enforcement Officer to be in full compliance with all the applicable standards of the zoning district in which it is located.
(2) In the event the foundation inspection indicates that the structure does not conform to the general standards of this chapter and the standards set forth for the applicable zoning district, a written notice shall be given to the applicant stating the reason why it is not in conformance, no later than 14 days after the Zoning Enforcement Officer is notified in writing that a foundation inspection has been requested.
(D) Validity. The request for a foundation inspection shall not waive any provision of this chapter.
(E) Permanent file. The Village Clerk shall keep a permanent file of all applications and all inspections completed.
(Prior Code, § 9-13-3) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 3-18-2002)
§ 155.187 VIOLATIONS.
(A) It shall be unlawful to construct or use any structure, land or water in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(B) In case of any violation, the Village Board, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Planning Commission or any property owner who would be specifically damaged by such violation may institute appropriate action or proceeding to enjoin a violation of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 9-13-4) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 3-18-2002) Penalty, see § 155.999