§ 450-14. Zoning Officer.

A. 

Appointment. The Zoning Officer shall be appointed by Borough Council. The Borough Manager may designate other persons to serve as Assistant Zoning Officer(s). Such designations shall be subject to concurrence by Borough Council. Assistant Zoning Officers may serve with the same authority and duties as the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall not hold any elective office within the Borough, but may hold other appointed offices.

B. 

Duties and powers. The Zoning Officer's duties and powers shall include the following:

(1) 

Administer this chapter in accordance with its literal terms, including to receive and examine all applications required under the terms of this chapter, and issue or refuse permits within the provisions of this chapter;

(2) 

Conduct inspections to determine compliance, and receive complaints of violation of this chapter;

(3) 

Keep records of applications, permits, certificates, written decisions, and variances granted by the Board, and of enforcement orders, with all such records being the property of the Borough and being available for public inspection;

(4) 

Review proposed subdivisions and land developments for compliance with this chapter; and

(5) 

Take enforcement actions as provided by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.