A Zoning Administrator designated by the City Council shall administer and enforce these regulations. The Administrator may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the City Council may direct.

No building, fence, sidewalk or other structure or portion thereof shall be erected, moved, demolished, or added to, without a zoning/building permit therefor issued by the Zoning Administrator. No zoning/building permit shall be issued except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, except after written order from the Board of Adjustment. Fees for zoning/building permits shall be as provided by Council resolution. Zoning/building permits shall be applied for with the Zoning Administrator and shall expire two years after the date of issuance if work is begun within 180 days of issuance or after 180 days if no substantial beginning of construction has occurred. Extensions of time may be granted in writing by the Zoning Administrator for good cause.

All single-family dwelling units shall meet the following minimum standards:

1.   The minimum dwelling width shall be 22 feet at the exterior dimension.

2.   All dwelling units including attached garages shall be placed on a permanent frost-free foundation.

3.   All dwelling units shall provide for a minimum of 900 square feet of floor space.

All commercial and industrial buildings shall be placed on a permanent frost-free foundation.

In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this chapter, the Council shall provide for a Zoning Commission. Such Commission shall, with due diligence, prepare reports and hold public hearings on issues under this chapter and such Council shall not hold or take action until it has received the report or reports of such Commission.