§ 28-1012. Building inspector.  


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  • The building inspector shall:

    (1)

    Keep an accurate record of all permits, numbered in the order of issuance, in a record book for this purpose.

    (2)

    Upon reasonable cause or question as to proper compliance, revoke any building or occupancy permit and issue cease and desist orders requiring the cessation of any building, moving, alteration or use which is in violation of the provisions of this article, such revocation to be in effect until reinstated by the administrator or the village board of appeals or take any other action as directed by the village board to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.

    (3)

    Inspect all structures, lands and water as often as necessary to ensure compliance with this article.

    (4)

    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 article to the owner, resident, agent or occupant of the premises and report uncorrected violations to the village attorney in a manner specified by him.

    (5)

    Assist the village attorney in the prosecution of ordinance violations.

    (6)

    Be permitted access to premises and structures during reasonable hours to make those inspections as deemed necessary by him to ensure compliance with this article. If, however, he is refused entry after presentation of his identification, he may procure a special inspection warrant in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 66.0119.

    (7)

    Prohibit the use or erection of any structure, land or water until he has inspected and approved such use or erection.

    (8)

    Request assistance and cooperation from the village police department and village attorney as deemed necessary.

(Code 1989, § 13-1-122; Ord. of 10-5-2004, § 13-1-122)