It shall be the duty of the zoning administrator, with the aid of other municipal departments, to enforce these zoning regulations.

(Code 1978, § 5-18-1; Ord. No. 409, 7-11-1978)

(a)

Appointment. Subject to the advice and consent of the city council, the mayor shall serve as the zoning administrator.

(b)

Powers and duties. The zoning administrator shall enforce this article, and, in addition thereto and in furtherance of the authority, shall:

(1)

Issue all zoning certificates and make and maintain records thereof;

(2)

Issue all occupancy permits and make and maintain records thereof;

(3)

Conduct inspection of buildings, structures and use of land to determine compliance with the terms of this article;

(4)

Maintain permanent and current records of these zoning regulations, including, but not limited to, all maps, amendments, uses on review, variances, appeals and applications therefor;

(5)

Forward to the city council all applications for amendments to this article;

(6)

Transmit to the board of appeals applications for appeals, variances, uses on review or other matters on which the board of appeals is required to pass under this article;

(7)

Issue occupancy permits regulating the erection of buildings or structures and uses of land for periods not to exceed ten days for specific purposes such as temporary carnivals, churches, charities and revival meetings which are not detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare; provided, however, that the use of operation and any incidental temporary structures or tents are in conformance with all other ordinances and codes of the city;

(8)

Initiate, direct and review from time to time a study of the provisions of this article and make reports of his recommendations to the planning commission and city council.

(Code 1978, § 5-18-2; Ord. No. 409, 7-11-1978; Ord. No. 479, 11-9-1982)