This chapter affects the entire title with respect to the administration thereof, and establishes the responsibility for such administration and the penalties for violation of any provision of this title. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004)

   A.   Appointment; Other Officials:

      1.   The mayor, with the consent of the city council, shall appoint a zoning administrator to carry out the duties and responsibilities relative to zoning issues.

      2.   The city council may, by resolution or ordinance from time to time, entrust such administration and enforcement in whole or in part to any other officer of the city without amendment to this title. The person appointed shall also serve under the same direction and be subject to all of the provisions of this title or to other ordinances setting forth the duties and responsibilities of the zoning administrator.

   B.   Powers And Duties:

      1.   The zoning administrator shall enforce the provisions of this title or other ordinances affecting or regulating the physical development of the city which are now in effect or which may hereafter be adopted.

      2.   The zoning administrator shall represent the city in carrying out the stated purposes of this title and, in so doing, shall cause all required permits to be obtained by persons required to do so.

      3.   Where any building, sign or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or where any building, structure or land is used in violation of this title, or any amendment thereto, the zoning administrator and the city attorney, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use and/or to restrain, correct or abate such violation and/or to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or land and/or to prevent any illegal act, conduct of business or use in or about such premises.

      4.   The basic responsibilities of the zoning administrator shall also concern the use of buildings and structures and the erection of signs. It shall be the responsibility of the zoning administrator to seek complete enforcement of this title and to this end, he or she shall cooperate and coordinate his or her efforts and shall cooperate with the city attorney in entering any action in the courts. The city attorney shall cooperate with the zoning administrator and, in so doing, may initiate any action deemed by him to be advisable and shall diligently prosecute any and every action. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004)

      5.   The zoning administrator shall represent the city in investigating each applicant for variance to the appeal authority and shall attend each hearing of the appeal authority and present for their consideration the interest of the city as represented in this title. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004; amd. 2013 Code)

All departments, officials and employees of the city which are vested with the duty or authority to issue permits and licenses shall conform to the provisions of this title, and shall issue no permit or license for a use, building or purpose where the same would be in conflict with the provisions of this title. All applicable permits and licenses shall be approved by the applicable zoning administrator and/or building inspector. Any such permit or license, if issued in conflict with the provisions of this title, shall be null and void. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004)

The city council may, from time to time, amend the number, shape, boundaries or areas of any zone, or any regulation of or within such zones or any other provisions of this title, but such amendment shall not be made or become effective unless the same shall have been proposed by or be first submitted for the approval, disapproval or recommendations of the planning commission. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004)

The appeal authority has the authority to grant, by motion, temporary exceptions from any term or condition of this title for a period of not to exceed three (3) months in duration, which time may be extended for an additional three (3) months by the appeal authority, for a total duration for any one tract of land not to exceed six (6) months. Such temporary exceptions may only be granted upon the appeal authority determining that such a temporary exception is justified because of some unusual circumstances, including emergency, natural catastrophe or act of God; and, provided, that the health, safety, convenience, order and welfare of the inhabitants of the city will not be materially affected if the temporary exception is granted. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004; amd. 2013 Code)

Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating or causing or permitting the violation of any provision of this title or requirement or decision of the appeal authority, shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. Such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed to be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during which any violation of this title is committed or continued by such person, firm or corporation and shall be punishable as herein provided. (Ord. 172-04, 3-2-2004; amd. 2013 Code)