The position of Zoning Administrator is established to undertake
the responsibilities as defined in this chapter and state law.
The Village President shall appoint, subject to confirmation
by the Village Board, and supervise the Zoning Administrator.
The Zoning Administrator shall administer, supervise, and enforce
the provisions of this chapter and in furtherance of those duties
shall have the authority to:
A. Meet with applicants to advise them of the requirements of this chapter;
B. Issue administrative permits;
C. Revoke or modify any administratively issued permit or interpretation
with reasonable cause;
D. Keep a written record of permits issued, interpretations made, inspections,
work approved, enforcement activities, and other similar official
actions;
E. Prepare staff reports consistent with this chapter and make recommendations
as may be required or deemed appropriate;
F. Work with the Village Clerk in the preparation of meeting agendas
for the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and submit them
to the appropriate chairperson for review and approval;
G. Develop, amend, and utilize application forms, checklists, and other
forms he or she deems appropriate to administer the development review
processes contained in this chapter;
H. Recommend amendments to this chapter and to other chapters of the
Municipal Code of the Village of Richfield relating to land use and
development;
I. Assist the Building Inspector and Village Attorney with enforcement
proceedings as may be requested;
J. Notify the regional office of the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources of any violations of the floodplain regulations;
K. Inspect and assess all damaged floodplain structures to determine
if substantial damage to the structures has occurred; and
L. Undertake any other activity not enumerated in this section but necessary
to administer and enforce this chapter or any other section of the
Municipal Code of the Village of Richfield as may be appropriate.
The Zoning Administrator and/or authorized designee of the Zoning
Administrator shall not perform work on a proposed or approved development
project in which he or she has a direct financial interest in the
outcome of the matter at issue or otherwise has a conflict of interest.