The office of the Zoning Officer of the Town
of Clinton is hereby created. Appointments to the office of the Zoning
Officer shall be made by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the
Council of the Town of Clinton. The term of office shall be one year.
A vacancy in the office shall be filled by the Mayor, subject to confirmation
by the Council, for the unexpired term only.
[Amended 10-24-2006 by Ord. No. 06-17]
A. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to:
(1) Issue zoning permits in accordance with §
88-60 of this article.
(2) Issue permits for permanent and temporary signs.
(3) Issue any other permits a Zoning Officer is required
by law to issue.
(4) Make an inspection of every parcel of land, building
or structure for which a zoning or land use permit is requested prior
to the issuance of such permit, in order to ascertain that said construction,
occupancy or use will comply with every standard, regulation and requirement
of this article for such occupation and use.
(5) After proper inspection and investigation, issue land
use permits and certificates of occupancy in appropriate instances
and within his/her jurisdiction.
(6) Maintain accurate and complete records of all land
use permits issued in the Town of Clinton.
(7) Provide a monthly report of activities and permits
issued and directed to the Mayor and Council.
In addition to the duty of enforcement of this
article and prosecuting the violations thereof, the Zoning Officer
shall:
A. Make an inspection of every parcel of land, building
or structure for which an occupancy or land use permit is requested
prior to the issuance of such permit, in order to ascertain that said
occupancy or use will comply with every standard, regulation and requirement
of this article for such occupation and use.
B. After proper inspection and investigation, issue land
use permits and certificates of occupancy in appropriate instances
and within his jurisdiction.