A. 
The duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter is hereby conferred upon the Zoning Officer who shall have such powers as are conferred on him in accordance with its literal terms. The Zoning Officer shall not have the power to permit any construction or any use or change of use which does not conform to this chapter. The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by the governing body.
B. 
The duties of the Zoning Officer shall be:
(1) 
To examine all applications for construction, use and sign permits.
(2) 
To issue permits only for construction, uses and signs which are in accordance with the regulations of this chapter and other applicable ordinances, as may be subsequently amended.
(3) 
To record and file all applications for zoning permits with the accompanying plans.
(4) 
To issue permits for conditional uses only after such uses and buildings are approved by the appropriate body.
(5) 
To issue all necessary stop orders.
(6) 
To inspect nonconforming uses, buildings and signs.
(7) 
Upon the request of the governing body, to present to such body facts, records and any similar information on specific requests to assist such body in reaching its decision.
(8) 
To give written notice of violation.
(9) 
To sign written complaints against violators in Municipal Court.
(10) 
To cause any building, plans or premises to be inspected or examined and order, in writing, the remedying of any conditions found to exist in violation of this chapter.
(11) 
To enter any building or premises during the daytime in the course of his duties, with the permission of the owner.
A. 
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written and signed complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed with the Zoning Officer. He shall record promptly such complaint, immediately investigate and take action thereon as provided by this chapter.
B. 
If the Zoning Officer shall find that any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated, he shall notify, in writing, the person responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and order the action necessary to correct it.
[Amended 7-9-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]
This chapter shall be enforced by the designated Zoning Officer of the City. No permit of any kind as provided in this chapter shall be granted by him for any purpose except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or a decision of the Joint Land Use Board or the courts.
A. 
Violations. Failure to secure the required zoning permit or building permit previous to the erection, construction, alteration or addition to a building shall be a violation of this chapter. Structures erected without a permit or not in conformity with this chapter shall be removed.
B. 
Notice of violation. When written notice of a violation of any provision of this chapter has been served by the Zoning Officer on the owner, owner's agent, occupant, contractor or builder, such violation shall be discontinued and/or removed immediately.
C. 
Fines and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this chapter shall, for each violation, upon conviction thereof, be subject to § 1-14, General penalty, of the Code of the City of Beverly. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]