1.   Administration and Enforcement. This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer appointed by the Mayor subject to Council approval. No permit shall be issued except when the provisions herein have been complied with.

2.   Permits and Certificates of Occupancy. No land shall be used or occupied and no building erected hereafter, or extended, until a certificate of occupancy and a building permit shall have been issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Said permit shall be valid for one year, and a new permit shall be required if the first permit expires. The second permit shall be in the same amount as the first.

3.   Powers and Duties. The Zoning Officer shall have the following powers and duties:

   A.   The Zoning Officer shall issue building permits when it has been shown to such officer’s satisfaction that such proposed building or extension will be in conformity with this chapter, and upon the required payment as determined by Council resolution.

   B.   The Zoning Officer shall receive compensation set by the Council, to be paid from the fees collected for the issuance of building permits.