This title shall be administered by an Administrator appointed by the Mayor. (Ord. 352, 4-25-2018)

For the purposes of this title, the Administrator shall have the following responsibility and authority:

   A.   Advise interested persons regarding zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions.

   B.   Notify the public and interested media as required by law.

   C.   Advise applicants regarding required applications and ordinance compliance.

   D.   Administer and issue land use and development permits, notifications and similar administrative duties, including building permit applications addressed in Title 8, Chapter 1, Idaho City Code.

   E.   Investigate possible violations of this title and take the actions necessary and appropriate to remedy such violations.

   F.   Assist the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council in implementing the provisions of this title.

   G.   Any employee or agent designated by the Mayor or City Council of Idaho City may act on behalf of Idaho City concerning any matter or proceeding arising out of this title.

(Ord. 352, 4-25-2018; amd. Ord. 360, 8-12-2020)

The Administrator is directed to coordinate with other City departments and public agencies concerning all permits which may be required by this title and by previously or subsequently adopted laws. (Ord. 352, 4-25-2018)

The City Council will establish by resolution a schedule of fees, charges and expenses and for matters pertaining to the administration and enforcement of this title requiring investigations, advisory reports, inspections, legal advertising, postage and other expenses. The schedule of fees will be available at City Hall and may be altered or amended only by the City Council. Until all applicable fees, charges and expenses have been paid in full; no application shall be deemed complete for processing pursuant to this title. (Ord. 352, 4-25-2018)

Any administrative decision made by the Administrator may be appealed to the City Council. Any such appeal shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the legal basis upon which the appeal is brought. The party to whom the appeal is made shall establish procedures appropriate to the question presented. After considering information that the appellate decision-maker deems necessary and appropriate, they shall render a written decision setting forth the rationale for the conclusion reached. (Ord. 352, 4-25-2018)