§ 270-113. Building Inspector.  


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  • The Village Building Inspector is hereby designated as the administrative and enforcement officer for the provisions of this chapter. The duty of the Building Inspector shall be to interpret and administer this chapter and to issue, after on-site inspection, all permits required by this chapter. The Building Inspector shall further:
    A. 
    Maintain records of all permits issued, inspections made, work approved, and other official actions.
    B. 
    Record the first floor and lowest floor (basement or crawlway) elevations of all structures erected, moved, altered or improved in the floodland districts.
    C. 
    Inspect all structures, lands, and waters as often as necessary to assure compliance with this chapter.
    D. 
    Investigate all complaints made relating to the location of structures and the use of structures, lands, and waters, give notice of all violations of this chapter to the owner, resident, agent, or occupant of the premises, and report uncorrected violations to the Village Attorney in a manner specified by him.
    E. 
    Assist the Village Attorney in the prosecution of ordinance violations.
    F. 
    Be permitted access to premises and structures during reasonable hours to make those inspections as deemed necessary by him to ensure compliance with this chapter. If, however, he is refused entry after presentation of his identification, he may procure a special inspection warrant in accordance with § 66.0119, Wis. Stats.
    G. 
    Prohibit the use or erection of any structure, land or water until he has inspected and approved such use or erection.
    H. 
    Request assistance and cooperation from the Village Marshal and Village Attorney as deemed necessary.
    I. 
    Attend meetings of the Village Plan Commission and the Village Zoning Board of Appeals when requested.