Kalispell City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 27
27 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
§ 27.27.010 Creation.
There is hereby created the position of a Kalispell Zoning Administrator who shall be a duly appointed person charged with the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of these zoning regulations.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010; amd. Ord. 1950, 5-4-2026)
§ 27.27.020 Powers and Duties.
The Zoning Administrator, his or her assistant or designee will:
(1)
Enforce the provisions of these regulations.
(2)
Keep complete, accurate and secure records.
(3)
Accept applications and appeals and ensure their appropriateness and completeness.
(4)
Accept and remit fees as established in the adopted administrative procedures.
(5)
Update these regulations and the official zoning map as directed by the Kalispell City Council.
(6)
Provide for the accuracy and security of the official zoning map.
(7)
Undertake any other administrative function appropriate to the office of the Zoning Administrator.
(8)
Report to the City Manager any recommendations for changes and improvements in these regulations and the procedures therein.
(9)
Issue any permit granted by the Planning Department, Planning Commission or Kalispell City Council and make periodic inspections to verify that all conditions of such granted permits are complied with by the applicant or his or her agent.
(10)
Receive and investigate allegations of noncompliance or violation of these regulations and file a complaint where such allegations are based on apparent fact.
(11)
Refer any matters under appeal to the Planning Commission for their action.
(12)
Review applications for variances.
(13)
Determine the location of any district boundary shown on the zoning map adopted as part of these regulations when such location is in doubt as provided for in Section 27.02.030 of these regulations.
(14)
Refer to the Planning Commission any appeal of the determination of the Zoning Administrator.
(15)
Issue zoning lot determinations upon request for a landowner who desires to utilize multiple contiguous lots as a single parcel for application of the bulk and dimensional requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010; amd. Ord. 1950, 5-4-2026)
§ 27.27.030 Limitations of Power.
The Zoning Administrator shall not make any changes in the uses categorically permitted in any zoning classification or zoning district or make any changes in the terms of these zoning regulations, or make any changes in the terms, classifications, or their boundaries on the official zoning map without the prior specific direction of the City Council following the procedures herein set forth by these regulations.
(Ord. 1677, 7-19-2010; amd. Ord. 1950, 5-4-2026)
