Zoning Ordinance

CHAPTER 6: - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

6.01. ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORDINANCE.

Except as otherwise provided no structure or land shall after the effective date of this ordinance be used and no structure or part thereof shall be erected, altered or moved unless in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance shall be considered minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety, convenience, order, and general welfare of the community. Where other ordinances, resolutions, or regulations heretofore adopted or which may be adopted hereafter impose greater restrictions than those specified herein, compliance with such other ordinances, resolutions, or regulations is mandatory.

6.02. THE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

The provisions of this ordinance shall be administered by the Athens Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall administer and enforce this ordinance and, in addition, he shall:

A. Issue all Building Permits and make and maintain records thereof.

B. Issue all Certificates of Occupancy and make and maintain records thereof.

C. Issue and renew, where applicable, all Temporary Use Permits and make and maintain records thereof.

D. Maintain and keep current zoning maps, and records of amendments thereto.

E. Conduct inspections as required in this ordinance and such other inspections as are necessary to insure compliance with the various other general provisions of this ordinance. The building inspector shall possess the right to enter upon any premises for the purpose of making inspections of buildings or premises necessary to carry out his authorized duties.

F. Issue Certificates of Appropriateness in the Historic H-1 Zone

6.03. BUILDING PERMITS.

It shall be unlawful to commence the excavation for or the construction of any building or other structure, including accessory structures, to commence the moving, alteration, or repair or any structure, including accessory structures or to commence the filling of land within the corporate limits of Athens until the building inspector has issued for such work a Building Permit containing a statement that the plans, specifications and intended use of such structure in all respects conform with the provisions of this ordinance.

Application for a Building Permit shall be made in writing to the building inspector on forms provided for that purpose. It shall be unlawful for the building inspector to approve the plans or

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