§ 1002. Codes Enforcement Officer: Duties and Powers.

The Codes Enforcement Officer shall have the following powers and responsibilities:

A.

Receive and examine all applications for building permits and certificates of occupancy.

B.

Process all building permit applications and applications for certificates of occupancy.

C.

Issues permits only after receipt of documentation from the Planning Commission and Administrative Officer indicating all requirements of approval have been met.

D.

Conduct inspections and surveys to determine compliance or non-compliance with the terms of this Ordinance.

E.

Evaluate, in coordination with Administrative Officer, each proposed request for variance and appeals compliance with the standards of this Ordinance.

F.

Revoke, by writing, a permit or approval issued contrary to this Ordinance or based on a false statement or misrepresentation in the application.

G.

Revoke any permit issued under a mistake of fact or contrary to the law or provision of this Ordinance.

H.

Stop, by written order, work being done contrary to the building permit or to this Ordinance. Such written order, posted on the premises involved, shall not be removed except by written order of the Codes Enforcement Officer. Removal without such order shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance.

I.

Institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use; restrain, correct, or abate such violation, so as to prevent the occupancy or use of any building, structure, or land; or prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.

J.

Insures that all applications for permits with accompanying plans and documents are properly recorded and filed.