(a)

Appointment. The building and zoning administrator (the "administrator") is appointed by the county board.

(b)

Powers and duties. The administrator shall enforce this chapter. In addition, and in furtherance of this authority, the administrator shall:

(1)

Issue all zoning certificates and occupancy permits and make and maintain records thereof;

(2)

Conduct inspection of buildings, structures, and uses of land to determine compliance with the terms of the regulations. The administrator or his authorized representatives are hereby given authority, when in performance of their function, to enter upon any land in the unincorporated area of the county for the purpose of conducting said inspection of buildings, structures and uses of land, making examinations and surveys, or to place and maintain thereon monuments, markers, notices, signs or placards to effectuate the purpose and provisions of this article. The above authorized persons shall be required to present proper credentials, upon demand, when entering upon any land or structure for the purpose of this section;

(3)

Maintain permanent and current records of the regulations, including, but not limited to, all maps, amendments, uses on review, variances, appeals and applications thereof;

(4)

Provide and maintain a public information service to all matters arising out of the regulations;

(5)

Forward to the zoning hearing officer all applications for amendments to these regulations, special uses, applications for appeals, variances, uses on review, or other matters on which the zoning hearing officer is required to pass under the regulations;

(6)

Issue zoning certificates regulating the temporary use of land for periods not to exceed ten days for specific purposes such as temporary circuses, carnivals, church charities and revival meetings, fund raisers or other mass gatherings which are not detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare; provided, however, that said use or operation and any incidental temporary structures or tents are in conformance with all other regulations and codes of the county;

(7)

Initiate or direct, from time to time, a review or study of the provisions of the regulations and make reports or recommendations to the road and bridge committee and to the county board;

(8)

Provide such clerical and technical assistance as may be required by the zoning hearing officer in the exercise of its duties;

(9)

Revoke zoning or occupancy permits when terms or conditions required by such permits are not met by the applicant.

(Compiled Ords. 2013, § 19-7.2; Ord. No. 4-2017, § 6, 10-17-2017; Ord. No. 12-2020-19, § 3, 12-22-2020)