There is hereby created an official administrative position know as the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by, directed by, and serve at the pleasure of the County Commission. The Zoning Administrator shall have the following jurisdiction, authority and duties:

A.    Issue Zoning Development Permits

The Zoning Administrator shall issue Zoning Development Permits as required by Section 9.18, Zoning development permits, prior to the issuance of any Building Permit.

B.    Administer the LUC

The Zoning Administrator administers the LUC and has those powers and duties expressly assigned to him/her under this LUC and otherwise delegated or assigned to him/her in accordance with County policy.

C.    Enforce the LUC

The Zoning Administrator shall enforce the provisions of this LUC.

D.    Interpret the LUC

The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to make all interpretations of the LUC and the boundaries of the zoning district map.

There is hereby created an official administrative position know as the Building Official. The Building Official shall be appointed by, directed by, and serve at the pleasure of the County Commission. In addition to the jurisdiction, authority and duties which may be conferred on the Building Official by the International Building Code, the Building Official shall have the following jurisdiction, authority and duties: