(A)

There is established the office of Zoning Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Village Board of Trustees.

(B)

The Zoning Administrator is authorized and directed to administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. This broad responsibility encompasses, but is not limited to, the following specific duties:

(1)

To review and pass upon applications for initial and final certificates of zoning compliance;

(2)

To inspect lots, structures, and uses to determine compliance with this Chapter, and where there are violations, to initiate appropriate corrective action;

(3)

To review and forward to the Combined Planning and Zoning Board all appeals, applications for variances and special-use permits, and amendments.

(4)

To maintain up-to-date records of matters related to this Chapter, including, but not limited to, district maps, certificates of zoning compliance, special-use permits, variances, interpretative decisions of the Combined Planning and Zoning Board, amendments and all applications/documents related to any of these items;

(5)

To republish the zoning district map not later than March 31 if any rezonings or annexations have been approved during the preceding calendar year;

(6)

To provide information to the general public on matters related to this Chapter; and

(7)

To perform such other duties as the Board of Trustees may prescribe from time to time.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Upon the effective date of this Chapter, no land shall be developed, no new use or structure shall be established or erected, and no existing use or structure shall be enlarged, extended, altered, relocated, or reconstructed until an initial certificate of zoning compliance has been issued. The Zoning Administrator shall not issue an initial certificate of zoning compliance unless they determine that the proposed activity conforms to the applicable provisions of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

(A)

Every applicant for an initial certificate of zoning compliance shall submit to the Zoning Administrator, in graphic and/or narrative form, all the items of information listed below that are applicable to the particular project. The Zoning Administrator shall decide which items are applicable.

(B)

Items of Information.

(1)

Name and address of the applicant;

(2)

Name and address of the owner or operator of the proposed lot, structure or use, if different from subsection (1);

(3)

Brief, general description/explanation of the proposal;

(4)

Location of the proposed lot, use or structure, and its relationship to adjacent lots, uses, or structures;

(5)

Area and dimensions of the site for the proposed structure or use;

(6)

Existing topography of the site and proposed finished grade;

(7)

Existing and proposed screening, landscaping, and erosion control features on the site, including the parking area;

(8)

Height and setbacks of the proposed structure;

(9)

Number and size of proposed dwelling units, if any;

(10)

Location and number of proposed parking/loading spaces and access ways;

(11)

Identification and location of all existing or proposed utilities, whether public or private; and/or

(12)

To scale drawing of said proposed structure or use;

(13)

Surveyed plat with located property corners;

(14)

Request staked out prior to placing structure on said property; and

(15)

Any other pertinent information that the Zoning Administrator may require.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Initial certificates of zoning compliance shall be valid for one year or until revoked for failure to abide by a corrective action order. The Zoning Administrator may renew initial certificates of zoning compliance for successive one year periods upon written request, provided the applicant is making a good faith effort to complete the authorized work.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

(A)

Upon the effective date of this Chapter, no building permit for the erection, enlargement, alteration, extension, or reconstruction of any structure shall be issued until the applicant for such permit has properly obtained an initial certificate of zoning compliance to such work.

(B)

The Village in compliance with the Architecture Practice Act, the Structural Engineers Practice Act, and the Professional Engineering Act, as in effect in the State of Illinois requires that all new construction and structural renovations of buildings used by the general public, including multiple housing, but excluding one and two family residences, shall require sealed plans. These plans shall be sealed by the appropriate licensed design professional.

(Am. Ord. 859, passed 6-5-95; Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

No lot or part thereof recorded or developed after the effective date of this Chapter and no structure or use, or part thereof, that has been erected, enlarged, altered, relocated, or reconstructed after the effective date of this Chapter shall be used, occupied, or put into operation until a final certificate of zoning compliance has been issued. The Zoning Administrator shall not issue a final certificate of zoning compliance until it has been determined, by inspection, that the work authorized by the initial certificate of zoning compliance has been completed in accordance with approved plans. Failure to obtain a final certificate of zoning compliance shall constitute a separate violation of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Whenever the Zoning Administrator finds, by inspection or otherwise, that any lot, structure, or use, or work thereon is in violation of this Chapter, they shall so notify the responsible party, and shall order appropriate corrective action.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

The order to take corrective action shall be in writing and shall include:

(A)

A description of the premises sufficient for identification;

(B)

A statement indicating the nature of the violation;

(C)

A statement of the remedial action necessary to effect compliance;

(D)

The date by which the violation must be corrected;

(E)

A statement that the alleged violator is entitled to a conference with the Zoning Administrator if they so desire;

(F)

The date by which an appeal of the corrective action order must be filed and a statement of the procedure for so filing; and

(G)

A statement that failure to obey a corrective action order shall result in revocation of the certificate of zoning compliance and may result in the imposition of fines.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

A corrective action order shall be deemed properly served upon the owner, occupant, or operator of the offending lot, structure, or use if it is:

(A)

Served upon them personally;

(B)

Sent by certified mail to their last known address; or

(C)

Posted in a conspicuous place on or about the affected premises.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Whenever any work is being done in violation of an initial certificate of zoning compliance, the Administrator's corrective action order may state that the violation must cease immediately. In such case, the corrective action order is equivalent to a stop order.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter, whenever the Zoning Administrator determines that any violation of this Chapter poses an imminent peril to life or property, they may institute, without notice or hearing, any necessary proceedings to alleviate the perilous condition.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

Whenever any violation of this Chapter occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint on forms provided by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall record such complaints, promptly investigate, and, if necessary, institute appropriate corrective action.

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)

The Board of Trustees establishes the following schedule of fees for the various permits and procedures listed in this Chapter. The fees are intended to defray the administrative costs connected with the processing/conducting of such permits or procedures; the fees do not constitute a tax or other revenue-raising device. All such fees shall be paid in advance by the applicant to the Village Clerk as follows:

(A)

(1)

Zoning Fees:

(2)

All fees for the above projects that are started prior to obtaining the zoning occupancy permit and/or paying the fees shall be doubled.

(B)

Combined Planning and Zoning Board Fees:

(Ord. No. 1712, § 2, 2-16-21)