§ 1-1011. Powers and duties of the zoning administrator.

A.

The office of zoning administrator is hereby established. The primary responsibility for administering and enforcing this ordinance shall be assigned to the zoning administrator.

B.

The zoning administrator shall be vested and charged with the following powers and duties:

1.

Receive, process, and review complete applications under the provisions of this ordinance for transmittal and recommendation to the planning commission, board of zoning appeals, and board of supervisors.

2.

Issue zoning permits pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance and suspend or revoke any zoning permit upon violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance or any approvals granted hereunder subject to the requirements of this ordinance.

3.

The zoning administrator shall keep records of all zoning permits issued under this ordinance, maintain permanent and current records related to the ordinance, including the official zoning map, amendments, conditional use and special use permits, variances, appeals, and development site plans; and, make annual reports and recommendations to the planning commission and board of supervisors on matters pertaining to this ordinance.

If this ordinance requires approval by another agency of certain site plan features, such approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of a zoning permit, unless deemed unnecessary by the zoning administrator due to the scope and nature of the proposed project or development.

4.

Conduct inspections and surveys to determine whether a violation of this ordinance exists.

5.

Seek criminal or civil enforcement for any provision of this ordinance and take any action on behalf of the county, either at law or in equity, to prevent or abate any violation or potential violation of this ordinance.

6.

Render interpretations, upon written request of an interested person whose property may be affected, as to the applicability of this ordinance to particular uses and its application to the factual circumstances presented. When such request is made by an applicant which is not the owner of the property in question, written notice of the request shall be provided to the owner of the property within ten (10) days of receipt of the application.

7.

Design and distribute applications and forms required by this ordinance and request information which is pertinent to the requested approval.

8.

Perform such duties as are necessary for the proper enforcement and administration of this ordinance.

9.

In appropriate cases, allow for the refund of fees paid pursuant to this zoning ordinance upon certification by the zoning administrator of the need for such refund and approval by the county administrator. (7-7-05; 1-22-09; Ord. No. 2011-14-C, 8-4-11; 7-19-18.)