Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

(1) Investigate Conditions of Nonresidential . To investigate the conditions of nonresidential buildings and structures in the Town and to inspect nonresidential buildings and structures located in the Town in order to determine which nonresidential buildings and structures are not being maintained so that the health and safety of its occupants or members of the general public are jeopardized, and for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of this Article with respect to such nonresidential buildings and structures. (2) Action to Repair or Demolition . To take such action together with other appropriate departments and agencies, public and private, as may be necessary, to effect the repair or demolition of nonresidential buildings and structures, which have not been properly maintained in compliance with minimum standards established by this Article. (3) Record of Inspections . To keep a record of the results of inspections made under this Article and an inventory of those nonresidential buildings and structures which have not been properly maintained in compliance with the minimum standards established by this Article.

(4) Additional Duties . To perform such other duties as may be herein prescribed.

e. Powers of Building Inspector

(1) Proper Maintenance Required . To investigate nonresidential buildings and structures in the Town to determine whether they have been properly maintained in compliance with the minimum standards established by this Article so that the safety or health of the occupants or members of the general public are not jeopardized.

(2) Administer Oaths . To administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses and receive evidence.

(3) Enter Upon Premises . To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations and inspections provided that such entries shall be made in accordance with law and in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession.

(4) Appoint & Determine Duties . To appoint and fix duties of such officers, agents, and employees as the Inspections Director deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article.

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Inspections

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