Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 165 ZONING REGULATIONS application. Failure to make a determination within 20 days shall constitute a determination of noncompliance and the permit is automatically denied. 6. Permit Expiration. All restricted use permits issued under this chapter shall expire and are null and void on the date which shall be 12 months after issuance, unless work shall have been commenced under such permit prior to such date. At any time after 24 months, the Zoning Administrator may revoke the permit upon finding construction progress is not proceeding expeditiously. 7. Required Compliance Certificate and Zoning Permit for Permit Holders. All holders of restricted use permits shall apply for a zoning permit prior to beginning construction and a certificate of zoning compliance within 30 days of completion of the improvement for which the restricted use permit was secured. 165.31 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. 1. A Zoning Administrator designated by the Council will administer and enforce this Code. The Zoning Administrator will receive assistance as the Council authorizes. 2. If the Zoning Administrator finds that any of the provisions of this Code are being violated, they shall notify, in writing, the person responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. The Planning and Zoning Commission may order discontinuance of illegal buildings or structures or additions, alterations, or structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or it may take any other action authorized by this Code to insure compliance with its provisions. 3. Appeals from any decision of the Zoning Administrator shall be taken to the Board of Adjustment as provided in Section 165.27(6). 165.32 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. 1. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this Code will be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. Alternatively, any person, firm, or corporation who violates the provisions of this Code will be guilty of a municipal infraction pursuant to Chapter 3 of this Code of Ordinances. Each day a violation continues is a separate offense. 2. The owners, or tenant of any building, structure, land, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains a violation or fails to comply with any provision of this Code shall each be charged with a misdemeanor or municipal infraction at the election of the City. Each day any violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 3. If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or if any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this Code, the City may, in addition to other remedies, institute an injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate lawful action necessary to prevent, correct, or abate the violation. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1509 -