(a)   Unless specifically stated otherwise, the Zoning Inspector shall enforce the provisions of this code. The Zoning Inspector shall have all necessary authority on behalf of the village to administer and enforce the provisions of this code. Such authority shall include the ability to order, in writing, the remedy of any condition found in violation of this code and the ability to bring legal action to insure compliance with the provisions including injunction, abatement, or other appropriate action or proceeding.

         (b)   To interpret the meaning and application of this Zoning Code and its provisions.

         (c)   To issue all permits or certificates as provided by this Zoning Code and keep a record of the same with a notation of any special conditions involved.

         (d)   To accept, review for completeness, and respond to questions regarding applications upon which the Zoning Inspector is authorized by the provisions of this Zoning Code to review including amendments to the Zoning Code, development plan review, conditional uses, variances, appeals, and subdivision plats.

         (e)   To coordinate the village's administrative review of applications required by this Zoning Code, including rezoning applications, development plan review, conditional use applications, and subdivision plats.

         (f)   To maintain any records required by this Zoning Code including inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, conditional uses, development review approvals, non-conforming uses, and similar use determinations.

         (g)   To make such records available for the use of Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Board, and the public.

         (h)   To conduct or cause the inspection of buildings or structures and uses of land to determine compliance with this Zoning Code.

         (i)   To determine the existence of any violations of this Zoning Code and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop orders, or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed, to address such violations.

         (j)   To maintain in current status the "Official Zoning District Map" of the village.

         (k)   To cast a vote in case of a tie at the Design Review Board.

      (1)   Use or occupy any land or place; build, erect, alter, remodel, restore, or rebuild thereon any building or structure; permit any building or structure to remain on such land; or use, occupy, or operate such building or structure, in any way or for any use or purpose which is not permitted by the provisions of this Zoning Code;

      (2)   Use or occupy any parcel of land; use or occupy a new building or structure; or enlarge, substitute, or otherwise change the use, occupancy, or configuration of any land, building, or structure, without having received a zoning permit, conditional use permit, or certificate of zoning compliance, as applicable, indicating compliance with the provisions of this Zoning Code from the Zoning Inspector;

      (3)   Aid, assist, or participate with any person in placing, building, erecting, altering, remodeling, restoring, or rebuilding any building or structure which is not permitted by the provisions of this Zoning Code;

      (4)   Violate or fail to perform any condition, stipulation, or safeguard set forth in any certificate, permit, or approval issued pursuant to this Zoning Code, or continue to use or occupy the premises, building, or structure as previously authorized by such certificate, permit, or approval beyond the duration limit therein stated;

      (5)   Continue construction, renovation, or improvements contrary to a stop work order or notice of violation;

      (6)   Refuse to permit the Zoning Inspector to enter any premises in the village to investigate a reported violation of the provisions of this Zoning Code; or

      (7)   Knowingly, make any materially false statement of fact in an application to the Zoning Inspector for development plan approval, a zoning permit, conditional use permit, certificate of non-conforming use, or certificate of zoning compliance, or in the plans or specifications submitted to the Zoning Inspector in relation to such application.

      (1)   Upon finding a violation, the Zoning Inspector shall order, in writing, the owner, agent occupant or operator of such building, structure, or premises to correct, within a stated reasonable time, all conditions that are found to be in violation of this Zoning Code. After such a notice is served, no work, except to correct the violation or comply with the notice, shall proceed on any building, structure, or premises included in the violation.

      (2)   Such notice of violation shall be by either personal delivery to the person or persons responsible, or by certified mail, addressed to the person or persons responsible at the last known address.

(Ord. 1993-O-2, passed 3-13-93; Am. Ord. 2002-O-16, passed 5-9-02; Am. Ord. 2012-O-17, passed 6-14-12) Penalty, see §152.999

   (B)   Within ten days after the receipt of application, the Zoning Inspector shall issue the appropriate zoning permit if the application complies with the requirements of this chapter and the application is accompanied by the proper fee as indicated in § 152.066.

   (C)   No person shall move any building (including modular homes) over, along, or across any highway, street, or alley in the village, without first obtaining a permit to do so from the Village Administrator. If the move requires a road closure, the applicant shall submit a permit fee of $50 with the application.

   (D)   (1)   Any person seeking issuance of a permit to move a building (including modular homes) shall file an application for a permit with the Village Administrator which shall set forth the building proposed to be moved, giving street number and/or route of the highways, streets or alleys over, along or across which the proposed building is to be moved.

      (2)   The Zoning Inspector shall notify the Village Administrator when an application for a zoning permit has been submitted for a modular home. The Village Administrator shall notify the Police Chief, Fire Chief, EMS Director, and Maintenance Department of the dates the modular home or building will be transported and installed in the village. If road closures are required, the zoning permit holder will notify the Village Administrator ten days prior to the modular home or building being transported and installed in the village.

(Ord. 1993-O-2, passed 3-13-93; Am. Ord. 1997-O-39, passed 11-8-97; Am. Ord. 2021-O-18, passed 8-12-21)

   (A)    A zoning permit fee is required and must accompany all zoning permit applications. The fees for various types of zoning permits, as well as fees for the annual review of a conditional use, rezonings, appeals, site plans, and other such actions, shall be in such amounts as the Village Council, from time to time, may by legislative action, designate. The Council may, by motion, waive the fee for an application submitted to it by a department of the village or another political subdivision.

   (B)   The schedule of fees for the issuance of zoning permits shall be established as follows:

      (1)   In the Agricultural (AG), Park & Recreation (PR), and all Residential (R1, R2, R3) Zoning Districts, the fee for a zoning permit shall be as follows:

         (a)   Permit writing fee of $75.00, plus

         (b)   $0.75 per square foot of living area and non- living areas, including basement, attic areas with a ceiling height of seven feet or higher, porches and decks with permanent roofs, and attached garages; and/or

         (c)   $0.45 per square foot for accessory structures including decks, outbuildings, garages, and docks, except that accessory structures including decks, outbuildings, garages, and docks that will be less than 80 square feet in surface area shall require only the permit writing fee of $50.00.

      (2)   All Business (C1, and C1T), Commercial (C2 and C2T), Manufacturing (I), and Quarrying Zoning Districts the zoning permit fee shall be as follows: a permit writing fee of $50.00 plus $1.00 per square foot, including basement and attic areas, and accessory structures, including decks, outbuildings, garages, and docks, except that accessory structures including decks, outbuildings, garages, and docks that will be less than 80 square feet in surface area shall require only the permit writing fee of $50.00.

      (3)   In the PUD Zoning District, the zoning permit fee shall be the same as required above based upon the intended use of the structure.

      (4)   If an application for a zoning permit contains more than one structure, the square footage fee charges shall be computed based upon the type of structure, and the zoning district in which the structure is located as set forth above.

(Ord. 1993-O-2, passed 3-13-93; Am. Ord. 2001-O-14, passed 5-10-01; Am. Ord. 2001-O-16, passed 5-10-01; Am. Ord. 2023-O-19, passed 8-12-23)

   Every person, corporation, or firm who violates, disobeys, neglects, or refuses to comply with any provision of this chapter or any permit, license, or exception granted hereunder, or any lawful order of the Zoning Inspector, Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, or Village Council issued in pursuance of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

(Ord. 1993-O-2, passed 3-13-93; Am. Ord. 2012-O-18, passed 6-14-12) Penalty, see § 152.999

 

(Ord. 1993-O-25, passed 8-12-93; Am. Ord. 2001-O-16, passed 5-10-01; Am. Ord. 2006-O-6, passed 5-11-06; Am. Ord. 2023-O-18, passed 8-12-23)