The Director of Economic and Community Development shall be the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.

Refer to Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of this Code.

No structure shall hereafter be erected or structurally altered until a building permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator or designee stating that the structure and use of land comply with the regulations of this Chapter and all building, health laws and ordinances of the Village.

All applications for building permits shall be submitted in accordance with Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of this Code. A careful record of such applications and plats shall be kept with the Village.

No structure hereafter erected or structurally altered, or use that has a change of ownership or tenant for a commercial or industrial building, or change of tenant for a residential rental, shall be occupied and used until the Zoning Administrator or their designee has issued a certificate of occupancy. The certificate of occupancy shall be issued only after the Zoning Administrator makes a finding that the structure has been erected or structurally altered in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter and other health and building laws and in accordance with a building permit.

Application for a certificate of occupancy shall be coincident with the application for a building permit. Every application for a certificate of occupancy for a new use of land where no building permit is required shall be made directly to the Zoning Administrator. A record of all certificates shall be kept on file with the Village.

The certificate of occupancy shall be issued or written notice shall be given to the applicant stating the reasons why a certificate cannot be issued, not later than fourteen (14) days after the building inspector and/or Zoning Administrator is notified in writing that the building or premises are ready for occupancy. Pending the issuance of regular certificate of occupancy, a temporary certificate may be issued to be valid for a period not to exceed six (6) months from its date during the completion of any addition or during partial occupancy of the premises.

Review of site plans for compliance with the requirements of this Title shall be performed by Village staff.

Any material changes made to Village approved plans must be submitted to the Village for review and approval.