Guttenberg City Zoning Code
§ 28-18.2
Powers and Duties.
[Ord. 3/87 § 6.110]
It shall be the duty of the Enforcing Officer to administer and enforce this chapter. No structure will be erected without a Building Permit and no structure or lot shall use or have its use changed so as to be in violation of this chapter. In no case shall a Building Permit be issued for the construction or alterations of any structure nor shall a Certificate of Occupancy be issued for a new occupant with a new use, or new use by the present occupant, until the proposed construction or alteration or use conforms to the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the Enforcing Officer to cause any structures, plans or premises to be inspected or examined and order the owner, in writing, that any condition be remedied which is found to exist in violation of any provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the Enforcing Officer to keep a record of all applications and all permits which are either issued or denied, with notations of any conditions involved, which data shall form a part of the public records. Specifically, the Enforcing Officer shall have the following duties and powers:
a.
Inform Applicants. The Enforcing Officer shall provide information for prospective applicants as to the type of form(s) to be filled, the information to be submitted, and explain the procedures for filing applications. Such information shall be offered as a public service and no charge shall be made for such service.
b.
Form of Applications, Permits and Certificates. The form of all applications, permits and certificates to be used by the Enforcing Officer under the terms of this chapter shall be prescribed by the municipality. The applications, permits and certificates may be combined with other applications, permits and certificates required by the Building Code.
c.
Receive Applications. He shall receive and examine all applications for permits, certificates and variances and other applications required under the terms of this chapter.
d.
Issue Permits. He shall issue permits for the construction, major alteration and occupancy of all uses which are in accord with the requirements of this chapter within 30 days of the receipt of the applications for such permit.
e.
Refuse Permits. He shall refuse applications for permits or certificates which are not in accord with the requirements of this chapter within 30 days of the receipt of such application. The refusal shall be in writing and shall state the reasons for such action. Duplicate copies of such refusals shall be forwarded to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
f.
Issue Notice of Violations. He shall made a written notice of violation and issue the same on the person violating any provisions of this chapter. The written notice shall set forth the action on the part of such persons or corporation that he deems to be in violation. Duplicate copies of said notice are to be referred to the governing body and to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
g.
Keep Records. He shall keep records of applications, or permits or certificates issued or denied, of variances granted, of inspections made, of reports rendered and of notice of orders issued.
h.
Annual Report. He shall submit an annual report to the governing body, the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board on the number of applications made, of permits or certificates issued or denied, of variances granted, of inspections made or reports rendered, of notice of orders issued, and of any other information requested by the governing body, the Zoning Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board in the furtherance of their duties.
i.
Other Powers and Duties. He shall perform all other duties as may be provided or made necessary by the terms of this chapter.