The Code Enforcement Official, hereafter referred to as the
"Code Official," shall interpret and enforce the provisions of this
chapter.
The Code Official shall receive sign permit applications and
issue sign permits for the erection, placement or installation of
signs located within the Borough.
The Code Official shall inspect the erection, placement or installation
of signs to ensure compliance with this chapter and conformity with
the sign permit application. The Code Official is authorized to engage
such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon technical issues
that arise, subject to approval of the Greenville Borough Council.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to
erect, install, place, construct, alter, enlarge, repair, maintain
or remove any sign in conflict with or in violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter. The Code Official shall pursue legal remedies
necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter including the issuance
of violation notices and the prosecution of any person failing to
comply with a properly executed violation notice.
The Code Official shall keep official records to include applications
received, permits issued, fees collected, violation notices issued
and inspection reports.
The Code Official, or designee, charged with the enforcement
of this chapter, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge
of the duties described in this chapter, shall not be personally liable
for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result
of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such
duties. A suit brought against the Code Official or employee because
in the enforcement of any provision of such ordinances or other pertinent
laws or codes implemented through the enforcement of this chapter
or enforced by the enforcement agency shall be defended by the Borough
of Greenville until final termination of such proceedings, and any
judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by the Borough of Greenville.
This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the
responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any
building or parcel of land for any damages to persons or property
caused by defects, nor shall the enforcement agency or the Borough
of Greenville be held as assuming any such liability by reason of
the reviews or permits issued under this chapter.
