Provide necessary forms and applications;

Issue land use permits upon demonstration of the applicant's compliance with the provisions of this Chapter;

Issue certificate of compliance;

Issue any permits authorized by the Board of Aldermen;

Identify and record information relative to non-conforming uses and structures;

Provide assistance in zoning changes and amendments to this Chapter text or map;

Maintain files of applications, permits and other relevant documents;

Make an annual report of his/her activities to the Board of Aldermen and to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Access to any structure or premises for inspection or enforcement purposes by the permission of the owner or upon issuance of a special inspection permit.

Applications shall be accompanied by scale maps or drawings showing accurately the location, size and shape of the lot(s) involved and of any proposed structures, including the relation to abutting streets, lakes or streams, and the existing and proposed use of each structure and lot, and the number of families to be accommodated. One (1) copy shall be retained by the Zoning Administrator and one (1) copy shall be returned to the owner when such plans have been approved.

Any permit shall be valid for twelve (12) months after date of issue. When construction has not been started on valid permits within a twelve-month period from the date of issue, an extension of time may be granted upon application to the Zoning Administrator.

No permit shall be required for maintenance, repair or remodeling where the building area coverage is not increased, so long as said maintenance, repair or remodeling is in compliance with other Sections of this Chapter.

Permits issued hereunder may be revoked for cause, including, but not limited to, mistakes or misrepresentation of fact, issuance in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, or in violation of any other applicable law or ordinance and for violation of the terms and conditions of the permit.