§ 42-51. Enforcement officer.

(a)

Building inspector designated. The building inspector is hereby designated as the enforcement officer for the provisions of this chapter under the direction of the town board of supervisors.

(b)

Duties. In the enforcement of this chapter, the building inspector shall perform the following duties:

(1)

Issue the necessary building and occupancy and use permits, provided the provisions of this chapter and the building code have been complied with.

(2)

Keep an accurate record of all permits, numbered in the order of issuance, in a record book provided by the town for this purpose.

(c)

Authority. In the enforcement of this chapter, the building inspector shall have the power and authority for the following:

(1)

At any reasonable time, and for any proper purpose, to enter upon any public or private premises and make inspection thereof.

(2)

Upon reasonable cause or question as to proper compliance, to revoke any building or occupancy permit and issue cease and desist orders requiring the cessation of any building, moving, alteration or use which is in violation of the provisions of this chapter, such revocation to be in effect until reinstated by the building inspector or the board of appeals.

(3)

In the name of the town, commence any legal proceedings necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter or the building code including the collection of forfeitures provided for herein.

(Ord. of 10-24-2017, § 13-2-25)