| General
Scope of Zoning Inspector: An enforcement officer
employed by a local government entity to enforce
local zoning ordinances which provide minimum standards
for property use, public health and welfare by controlling
the design, location, and use of all structures,
sites, signs and buildings through the regulated
and orderly development of land and land uses within
the jurisdiction. |
| 01. |
LEGAL
ASPECTS OF ZONING INSPECTION |
28% |
| |
0101.
Notices and Orders
Prepare and post notices of violations, citations,
correction notices and stop work orders to comply
with zoning codes related to land use regulations.
Conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance
with applicable codes. |
10% |
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0102.
Public Information
Provide general zoning code compliance information
to the public and to other governmental agencies.
Advise persons affected by regulatory actions of
their right to due process. |
6% |
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| |
0103.
Enforcement Process
Gather, maintain and present evidence as necessary
to enforce zoning code provisions, with due consideration
for procedural and substantive due process of law. |
12% |
|
| 02. |
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASPECTS OF ZONING INSPECTION |
14% |
| |
0201.
Land Use
Determine whether lots or structures, or additions
thereto, are required to meet current code requirements.
Process applications for signs, buildings and use
permits. Perform inspections to insure compliance
with approved permits. Determine that nonconforming
structures and uses comply with applicable zoning
regulations. |
10% |
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0202.
Administrative Zoning Relief & Variances
Process applications for relief under zoning ordinances
and sign regulations; research variance requests;
conduct inspections to insure that variances conform
with approved requests. Process conditional use
applications and perform inspections to insure compliance
with such use. |
4% |
|
| 03. |
PLANNED
ZONING |
16% |
| |
0301.
Zoning Classifications
Following review of submitted site plans, inspect
properties for compliance with legal zoning classifications
and allowances. |
8% |
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0302.
Bulk Regulations
Based upon submitted plans, determine compliance
with zoning bulk regulations. Following review of
site plans, inspect properties for proper zoning
classification, lot areas, maximum density, lot
dimensions, setback requirements, and maximum building
height. |
8% |
|
| 04. |
DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS |
22% |
| |
0401.
Parking
Determine that a minimum amount of off-street parking
and loading spaces are planned and constructed,
with adequate provision for ingress and egress—including
required number, location of lot, parking stall
dimensions, driveway widths, slopes, accessibility,
screening, and lighting. |
6% |
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| |
0402.
Fences, Walls, Landscaping, & Grading
Enforce ordinance related to fence and retaining
wall locations and heights. Regulate landscaping,
grading and excavation requirements. Insure that
adequate passageways from entrances to public ways
exist. |
4% |
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0403.
Accessory Buildings
Check for location of accessory buildings in accordance
with adopted standards. Review and/or inspect for
allowable projections into yards. |
4% |
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0404.
Home Occupations
Insure that home occupations comply with zoning
regulations regarding permissible numbers and types
of employed persons, maximum area of residence used
for employment, exterior display of goods and services,
advertising signs, and parking; verify that home
occupations have appropriate conditional use permits
when required. |
4% |
|
| |
0405.
Adult Uses
Inspect to determine compliance with special regulations
related to adult use businesses, including compliance
with zoning regulations and minimum distance to
other businesses, residences, or public facilities. |
2% |
|
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0406.
Yards & Passageways
Inspect for compliance with allowable projections
into yards and the location and spacing of passageways. |
2% |
|
| 05. |
SIGN
REGULATIONS |
20% |
| |
0501.
General Sign Inspections
Inspect signs for compliance with approved permits,
approved materials, size, condition, height, illumination,
area, location, operation and maintenance. Insure
that all signs have been properly installed and
located on the lot. Inspect to determine that signs
which do not relate to new land or structures are
altered or removed within the maximum period of
time allowed. Insure the enforcement of provisions
governing existing signage which do not conform
to the requirements of the current zoning code. |
4% |
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0502.
Signs In Residential Zones
Insure that residential development signs comply
with local zoning requirements related to number,
location, and size. |
2% |
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| |
0503.
Signs In Commercial and Manufacturing Zones
Insure that signs in commercial and manufacturing
zones comply with local zoning requirements related
to location size, height, and number. |
2% |
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0504.
Prohibited Signs
Verify that signs do not obstruct traffic or constitute
a traffic safety hazard and do not encroach or overhang
public right-of-way. |
4% |
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0505.
Portable Signs
Verify that portable signs comply with local ordinances
for size, location, and mounting. |
2% |
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| |
0506.
Temporary Signs
Insure that temporary signs comply with local zoning
requirements related to materials, size, location
and maximum display period. |
4% |
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| |
0507.
Specific Sign Requirements
Inspect to insure that the provisions for specific
signs are met and that such signs meet minimum regulatory
requirements. |
2% |
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