City of Chillicothe, MO Division 1 Zoning Administrator

Section 400.010 Designation.

[CC 1999 §26-00; Ord. No. 2010-52 §1, 6-14-2010]

A. The Zoning Administrator shall be appointed by the City Council, who shall also be one and the same as the "Code Official". The Code Official shall be an "at will" employee. The Zoning Administrator, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this Title, while acting for the jurisdiction, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this Code shall be defended by the representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceeding. The Zoning Administrator or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of the ordinance; and any officer of the Department of Zoning, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith. His/her administrative functions shall include, but not be limited to, the duties as prescribed below.

1. Provide necessary forms and applications;

2. Issue land use permits upon demonstration of the applicant's compliance with the provisions of this Title and with proper authorization from the City board so designated to review such permit applications or upon instruction from the City Council or from a court of competent jurisdiction;

3. Issue certificate of compliance;

4. Issue any permits authorized by the City Council or Board of Adjustment;

5. Identify and record information relative to non-conforming uses and structures;

6. Provide assistance in zoning changes and amendments to the ordinance text or map;

7. Maintain files of applications, permits and other relevant documents;

8. Make an annual report of his/her activities to the City Council, to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Board of Adjustment.

Section 400.020 Powers and Authority.

[CC 1999 §26-01]

A. The Zoning Administrator shall have all powers and authority conferred by laws, Statutes and ordinances to enforce the provisions of this Title, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Access to any structure or premise for inspection or enforcement purposes by the permission of the owner or upon issuance of a special inspection permit.