In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, it shall be held to be the minimum requirement adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinances, including, among others, the provisions of any building code, planning or platting law, real property law, sanitary code or health department regulations or any other law, ordinance or regulations affecting the construction or use of buildings and premises, or with any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises; provided, however, that in the case of a greater restriction upon the areas of land or sizes of lots upon which buildings or other structures may be erected or upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or requirements for larger yards, courts or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by any other rules, regulations or permits adopted or issued at any time, the provisions of this chapter shall control but subject always to the continuing rights as to lawful existing buildings and uses as set down under §
144-10, pertaining to nonconforming uses.
The compensation of the Zoning Enforcement Officer and Clerk,
referred to in this section, shall be fixed by the Town Board within
the amounts provided in the annual budget and paid at such time as
determined by the Town Board.
The duties of administering and enforcing the provisions of
this chapter shall be performed by the Zoning Enforcement Officer
of the Town of Elma who shall have, subject to approval of the Town
Board, power to grant certificates of occupancy and compliance. Any
order, requirement, decision or determination made by him in reference
thereto, after approval by the Town Board, shall be subject to review
by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the courts.
The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall inspect or cause to be
inspected, within 10 days after application, every site, building
or structure constructed, altered or used, subject to the requirements
of this chapter, and order, in writing, the remedying of any conditions
found in violation of the requirements of this chapter.