In enforcing the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, convenience, prosperity and general welfare for the Village.
The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) shall administer and enforce all provisions of this zoning chapter.
A. 
To receive and review all applications for a special permit, site plan approval and subdivision review for zoning law compliance and for clerical completeness pursuant to the provisions of this zoning chapter. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the application meets all requirements of the zoning law, the CEO shall forward the application to the Planning Board for further review in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Law and/or subdivision regulations. If the CEO finds that the application does not comply in one or more respects with the provisions of the Zoning Law, the CEO shall deny the application and notify the applicant that he/she may appeal the CEO's determination to the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with the provisions of this zoning chapter.
B. 
Upon approval of any application by the Planning Board for a special permit, site plan approval, subdivision, or for any other change in use requiring the issuance of a building permit, the CEO is authorized to issue a building permit without additional application by the project sponsor.
C. 
To conduct inspections necessary to the investigation of complaints and all other inspections required or permitted under any provision of this zoning chapter.
D. 
To issue stop-work orders, notices of violations and compliance orders.
E. 
To accept complaints of violations from citizens and public officials, to document and follow up on violations encountered during the course of inspections or through general observation in the community, to investigate potential violations and, where necessary in the discretion of the Village, to commence enforcement of the Zoning Law.
F. 
To issue orders pursuant to this zoning chapter ("violations").
G. 
To maintain records.
H. 
To pursue administrative and civil enforcement actions and proceedings and/or criminal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this zoning chapter.
I. 
To consult with the Village Attorney about pursuing such legal actions and proceedings as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of the Zoning Law.
J. 
To exercise all other powers and fulfill all other duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Officer by this zoning chapter.
A. 
The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue stop-work orders pursuant to this chapter for any work that is determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to be conducted in violation of the Zoning Law, including, but not limited to, work being conducted on land and/or work being conducted on a building or structure for which a special permit or site plan approval is required but has not been obtained. The content of the stop-work order shall:
(1) 
Be in writing.
(2) 
Be dated and signed by the issuing Officer.
(3) 
State the reason or reasons for issuance.
(4) 
If applicable, state the conditions that must be satisfied before work will be permitted to resume.
B. 
The CEO shall cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property (and, if the owner is not the permit holder, on the permit holder) personally or by registered or certified mail. The CEO shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work affected by the stop-work order, personally or by registered or certified mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the stop-work order.
When a stop-work order is issued, the owner of the affected property, the permit holder and any other person performing, taking part in or assisting in the work shall immediately cease all work that is the subject of the stop-work order.
The CEO shall review and investigate complaints that allege or assert the existence of conditions or activities that fail to comply with this zoning chapter. The process for responding to a complaint shall include any of the following steps the CEO may deem to be appropriate:
A. 
Performing an inspection of the property, conditions and/or activities alleged to be in violation and documenting the results of such inspection.
B. 
If a violation is found to exist, providing the owner of the affected property, and any other person who may be responsible for the violation, with notice of the violation and opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation, or otherwise proceeding in the manner authorized in this zoning chapter.
C. 
If appropriate, issuing a stop-work order and/or compliance order.
D. 
If a violation that was found to exist is abated or corrected, performing an inspection to ensure that the violation has been abated or corrected, preparing a final written report reflecting such abatement or correction, and filing the report with the complaint.
E. 
Notify the complainant about the outcome of any investigation initiated as a result of their complaint.
A. 
The CEO shall keep permanent official records of all transactions and activities that he/she conducts and those conducted by members of his/her office, including records of:
(1) 
All applications received, reviewed and approved or denied.
(2) 
All plans, specifications and construction documents approved.
(3) 
All zoning permits, temporary certificates, stop-work orders, operating permits, and certificates of use issued.
(4) 
All inspections and tests, including all third-party inspections and tests, required and performed.
(5) 
All statements and reports issued and a master list of all reports to be received.
(6) 
All complaints received.
(7) 
All investigations conducted.
(8) 
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by this section of the Zoning Law.
(9) 
All fees charged and collected.
B. 
All records shall be public records open for public inspection during normal business hours, except for records exempted from disclosure under the New York State Public Officers Law (Freedom of Information Law) or documents which are protected by attorney-client privilege. All records maintained by the CEO shall be kept in an organized manner calculated to allow easy and efficient review by Village officials or the public. All plans and records pertaining to buildings or structures, or appurtenances thereto, shall be retained for at least the minimum time period so required by state law and regulation. The CEO shall periodically check all reports and plans to ensure that appropriate action, if needed, is taken.
The CEO shall submit monthly updates to the Village Board in writing summarizing all business conducted by the CEO office related to enforcement of the zoning law, including a summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
A. 
Requirement. It shall be unlawful to commence demolition, or the excavation for the construction, of any building or structure, including accessory buildings, or to commence the moving or alteration of any building or structure allowed pursuant to this chapter, including accessory buildings, until the Code Enforcement Officer has issued a permit for such work.
B. 
Refusal. If a permit is refused, the Code Enforcement Officer shall state such refusal, in writing, with the cause and shall immediately mail notice of such refusal to the applicant at the address indicated on the application.
C. 
Effect. The issuance of a permit shall in no case be construed as waiving any provision of this chapter.
D. 
Fees. Fees to be charged for the issuance of a permit shall be as determined by a schedule adopted by the Board of Trustees.
E. 
Term. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall become void 12 months from the date of issuance unless substantial progress has been made since that date on the project described therein; provided, however, that the permit may be renewed for an additional six months upon application therefor without the payment of an additional fee.
A. 
Requirement. No land or building or other structure or part thereof hereafter erected or altered in its use or building or structure shall be used or occupied until the Code Enforcement Officer shall have issued a certificate of occupancy stating that such land, building, structure or part thereof and the proposed occupancy or use thereof are found to be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.