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.
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.
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.