(a)   An Architectural and Zoning Coordinator (the “AZC”) shall be established as an agent to secure and verify information and conditions related to the City zoning and land use ordinances. The AZC shall be advisory in nature, providing a review of, and information for, all proposals and requests to permit a use, construction, modification, demolition, or the conduct of any similar activity within the City as regulated by zoning and land use ordinances.

(b)   The AZC shall consist of one person, uncompensated, and a resident of the City. The AZC shall be appointed and approved by the Governing Body on or before the second scheduled Council meeting of each new year and shall hold that position for one (1) year or until such time as the Council determines to dismiss or replace that person.

(Ord. 2022-27; Code 2025)

(a)   Upon approval by the Governing Body of the City, the AZC may select and engage additional one or two persons to assist in the gathering of information on a project-specific basis.

(b)   Responsibilities and authority of the AZC shall be limited to:

(1)   The review of proposals for all material changes to any lot or property, such as is regulated by city ordinance.

(2)   The review of use of lots and properties for compliance to provisions of city ordinances and codes regarding the use of, appearance of, activities, or conditions carried on or created on such lots or properties.

(3)   Approval of non-structure building permits.

(4)   A written review and any recommendations presented to the Council for consideration of a permit or determination of corrective action and/or penalties.

(5)   The AZC shall provide an official notification of non-compliance to the property owner or their agent(s) when a condition or activity is in conflict with city ordinances.

(6)   The city council shall provide official notification to the property owner or agent(s) of any fines levied for non-compliance.

(c)   The AZC shall not have any authority to grant a permit or imply that a permit will be approved; only the City Council shall have authority to make such determinations.

(Ord. 2022-27; Code 2025)