Cause all plans, buildings or premises to be examined or inspected to determine that they are not in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

Where, in the course of his duties, he determines that any plans, buildings or premises are in violation of the provisions of this chapter, order the responsible party in writing to remedy such conditions. Said written order shall specify the nature of the violation found to exist, the remedy ordered and the time permitted for such action, the penalties and remedies which may be involved by the Town and the violator's rights of appeal. On the serving of notice by the Zoning Enforcement Officer to the owner of any violation of the provisions of this chapter, the certificate of occupancy for such building or use shall be held to be null and void. A new certificate of occupancy shall be required for any further use of such building or premises.

Maintain a permanent record of all matters considered and all actions taken by him. Such records shall form a part of the records of his office and shall be available for the use of the Town Board and other officials of the Town. The records to be maintained shall include at least the following: An individual permanent file for each application for a permit provided for by this chapter shall be established at the time application is made. This file shall contain one copy of the application and all supporting documents, maps, plans, notations regarding pertinent dates and fees and the like and, as appropriate, one copy of the resolution of the Board of Appeals acting on the application and the date the permit applied for was issued or denied by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

Prepare a monthly report for the Town Board. This report shall cite all actions taken by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, including all referrals made by him, all permits and certificates issued or denied and all complaints of violations received and all violations found by him and the action taken by him consequent thereon. A copy of this monthly report shall also be transmitted to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals at the same time it is transmitted to the Town Board.

The Zoning Enforcement Officer is hereby empowered to issue a building permit for any plans regarding the construction or alteration of any building, or part of any building, or construction of aboveground and in-ground swimming pools or the change in use of any land or buildings or part thereof, where he shall determine that such plans are not in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

Upon the written direction of the Planning Board, the Zoning Enforcement Officer is hereby empowered to issue any special use permit provided for by this chapter.

The Zoning Enforcement Officer is hereby empowered to issue a certificate of occupancy which will certify that all provisions of this chapter have been complied with in respect to the location and use of the building, structure or premises in question.

All applications for building permits shall be made to the Zoning Enforcement Officer in the form prescribed in this chapter. Where the proposed is a permitted principal or accessory use in an R-1 or Agricultural District, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall carefully consider the applications' supporting documents for compliance with this chapter and either issue or deny the building permit applied therefor. When the application is for any other use in any district, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall, prior to issuance of any permit, refer one copy of such plans, drawings and statements to the Planning Board for their review and recommendations. The Planning Board shall determine that the proposed site plan and structures will compare favorably with community standards, other nearby community improvements and the properly intended and planned appearance throughout any street or adjacent area.

The Planning Board shall, within 45 days after receipt of said materials, approve or disapprove the proposed development, use or construction. In the event of disapproval, the reason shall be stated clearly to the Zoning Enforcement Officer in writing. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall deny a zoning permit for the proposed construction until such conditions as the disapproval is based upon have been corrected. The absence of a reply from the Planning Board within the forty-five-day period shall constitute approval, and the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall proceed on the basis of such approval.

The Zoning Board of Appeals shall conduct a public hearing on applications referred to it by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, in accordance with the procedures and requirements established elsewhere in this chapter. Within 60 days from the date of such public hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall, by resolution, either approve or disapprove the application so heard. In approving an application, the Zoning Board of Appeals may impose modifications or conditions specified in this chapter to protect the health, safety or general welfare of the public.

The term of expiration for a building permit shall be set for a period of two years from the date of issuance, with the exception that a one-year extension may be granted for an additional fee equal to 50% of the original cost of the permit, as deemed necessary by the Zoning Officer.

The location, use, design and dimension and height of each use and building.

The location and arrangement of vehicular accessways and the location, size and capacity of all areas used for off-street parking, loading and unloading.

The location and dimensions of sidewalks, walkways and other areas established for pedestrian use.

The design and treatment of open areas, buffer areas and screening devices maintained, including dimensions of all areas devoted to lawns, trees and other landscaping devices.

Provisions for water supplies, sewage disposal, and storm drainage, including Niagara County Health Department approval thereof.

Such other data and plans as the Zoning Enforcement Officer or the Zoning Board of Appeals may require to properly take action on the application.