This chapter shall be enforced by the Construction Official who shall in no case, except under a written order of the Board of Adjustment or the Borough Council, issue a permit for the erection or structural alteration of any building nor grant any Zoning Permit or Occupancy Permit for any land or building where the proposed erection, structural alteration, or use thereof would be in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the further duty of the Construction Official to investigate any violation or alleged violation of this chapter coming to his attention, whether by complaint or third persons or from his own personal knowledge or observation. When any building or structure is erected, constructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of any provision of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the Construction Official to proceed with the enforcement of this chapter and the penalties provided for hereunder. He may also pursue such other statutory method or methods as may be open to him.

The Construction Official shall file a monthly report on his activities, including the complaints and cases processed by him and his disposition thereof, with the member of council designated by the Borough Council.