(A)   The Town Manager is hereby authorized as the Zoning Enforcement Officer and it shall be his or her duty to enforce and administer the provisions of this chapter.

   (B)   If the Zoning Enforcement Officer finds that any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated, he or she shall notify, in writing the person responsible for the violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He or she shall order discontinuance of the illegal use of land, buildings or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structure or of additions, alterations or structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take other lawful action to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of this chapter.

   (C)   If a ruling of the Zoning Enforcement Officer is questioned, the aggrieved party or parties may appeal the ruling to the Board of Adjustment.

(Ord. passed 9-10-1984)

   No building, sign or other structures shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered until a zoning permit shall have been issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. No zoning permit shall be issued, except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, except after written order from the Board of Adjustment.

(Ord. passed 9-10-1984)

   All applications for a zoning permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans showing the dimensions and shape of the parcel to be built upon; the exact sizes, uses and locations on the parcel of buildings already existing, if any, and the location and dimensions of the proposed building or alterations. The application shall include other information as may be necessary to determine conformance with and provide for the enforcement of this chapter. A fee of $20 shall be charged for the processing of each application.

(Ord. passed 9-10-1984)

   (A)   A certificate of occupancy issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer is required in advance of occupancy or use of a building hereafter erected, altered or moved. Change of use of any building or land.

   (B)   A certificate of occupancy, either for the whole or a part of a building, shall be applied for coincident with the application for a zoning permit and shall be issued within ten days after the erection or structural alteration of the buildings or part shall have been completed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless the proposed use of a building or land conforms to the applicable provisions of this chapter. If the certificate of occupancy is denied, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall state, in writing, the reasons for refusal and the applicant shall be notified of the refusal. A record of all certificates shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Enforcement Officer, and copies shall be furnished on request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land involved.

(Ord. passed 9-10-1984)

   In case any building is erected, constructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building or land is used in violation of this chapter, the Zoning Enforcement Officer or any other appropriate town authority, or any person who would be damaged by the violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute an action for injunction or mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent the violation.

(Ord. passed 9-10-1984)