(a)
The planning, development and code
enforcement [building services] department (code official) administrates
and enforces the provisions of this chapter. Staff members are authorized
to undertake reviews, make recommendations and grant approvals as
set forth in this chapter. The code official shall receive all applications
for amendments or changes to this chapter or the zoning map, and applications
for all permits, appeals or variances on behalf of the zoning and
planning commission and the board of adjustment. Appeals of interpretations
or decisions by the code official shall be submitted to the zoning
and planning commission.
(b)
The code official may request, and
shall receive so far as is required in the discharge of the duties
described in this chapter, the assistance and cooperation of other
officials of the city.
(Ordinance 2003-09-15-1, sec. 7.14, adopted 9/15/03)