To review all applications for zoning permits, approving those that comply with all provisions and requirements of this chapter and disapproving those that do not comply with a written statement of the reasons for disapproval.

To inspect, upon completion, all construction or site preparation required for a land use activity; to endorse on zoning permits that the construction or site preparation complies with this chapter and if there has not been compliance, to deny endorsement with a statement in writing of the reason for denial.

To investigate complaints and make inspections, to serve written notice of any apparent violations, fixing a reasonable time for the elimination of the violation, and to take any further action that may be required to terminate the violation.

To maintain complete records of all zoning permits, issued or denied, and endorsements of them, of all apparent violations and the action taken with respect to them, to submit monthly reports of these matters to the Town Board and the Chairpersons of the Planning Board and Board of Appeals.

No zoning permit shall be issued unless a written application for such permit has been filed. The Zoning Administrator shall prepare the form of application which shall provide the information, including plans and surveys, needed to determine compliance of the proposed land use activity with this chapter.

Upon completion of any building for which a building permit is required, and prior to occupancy thereof, the Zoning Administrator shall inspect the building for compliance with the chapter and other applicable laws and regulations. If, in the best judgment of the Administrator, the building meets all applicable regulations and specifications, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued and the building occupied. If it is determined that the building or land use is in violation of the chapter, the certificate of occupancy shall not be issued.