[Added 9-24-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-15]
The office of the Zoning Officer of the Borough of Alpha is hereby officially created.
Appointments to the office of the Zoning Officer shall be made by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The term of office shall be one year, but the first term shall commence upon the effective date of this chapter and shall expire December 31 of the same year. Thereafter, every appointment shall be made for the calendar year. A vacancy for the office shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Said position shall report to the Director of Administration.
The Zoning Officer shall in a timely manner:
A. 
Review and examine plans of proposed structures and buildings for compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and conduct field work to ensure compliance with zoning regulations.
B. 
Conduct field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
C. 
Consult with engineers, architects, owners, and contractors on compliance issues.
D. 
Read and correct, as well as approve, final plans.
E. 
Initiate necessary legal action against violators of state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
F. 
Conduct office work and prepare needed reports.
G. 
Establish and maintain needed records and files, including those of inspections and investigations.
H. 
Attend meetings of municipal agencies and the municipal land use board, as requested.
I. 
Appear and testify in the municipal court or other appropriate courts, boards and agencies to obtain compliance with all laws and ordinances.
J. 
Submit monthly reports of inspections made and outcomes to her/his director.
K. 
Collect and record permit and other fees, issue permits, and verify that required prior approvals have been obtained and is responsible for ensuring that these actions are in accord with state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
L. 
Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
M. 
Conduct such further action under her/his office that is appropriate under the Code of the Borough of Alpha and state, county, and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.