(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)