1.   Creation of Position. The position of Zoning Administrator is hereby created. This officer shall be appointed by the Council and shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 155. Appeals from the decision of the Zoning Administrator may be made to the Board of Adjustment as provided herein. The Zoning Administrator shall receive compensation as provided by the Council by resolution. An Assistant Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, who shall perform the duties of this office in the absence of the Zoning Administrator.

   2.   Responsibilities.

      A.   The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the issuance of all permits and Certificates of Compliance and for the collection and deposit of necessary fees in conformance with the requirements of this chapter.

      B.   The Zoning Administrator shall prepare a case report on each zoning matter requiring action or review by the Commission, the Board, or the Council. The report shall summarize all facts relevant to the pending zoning matter and contain an assessment of the likely impact of any new uses involved on the affected neighborhood or on the City as a whole.

      C.   The Zoning Administrator shall attend all meetings of the Commission, the Board, and the Council at which zoning matters are acted upon or reviewed.

      D.   The Zoning Administrator shall investigate all suspected violations of the zoning ordinance, report the results of such investigations to the Mayor and City Attorney and assist in all enforcement and violation prosecution proceedings.