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South Kingstown
Town of South Kingstown Zoning Ordinance
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§ 900

Zoning Enforcement Officer

  • A. Designation. The zoning enforcement officer shall be appointed by the town manager, and may also serve in any other administrative capacity for the town, such as building official. The zoning enforcement officer (hereafter the "ZEO" or the "officer") may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the town manager may direct.

  • B. Duties.

    • 1. It shall be the duty of the officer to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance in the manner and form and with the powers provided in the laws of the state and in the charter and ordinances of the town.

    • 2. The officer shall refer all applications for variances, special use permits and all appeals to the zoning board of review, and shall grant or deny applications for modifications, as set forth in section 905.

    • 3. In order to provide guidance or clarification, the officer shall, upon written request, issue a zoning certificate or provide information to the requesting party within fifteen (15) days of the written request. Any determination of the officer may be appealed to the board in accordance with section 909 of this ordinance.

    • 4. Whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may convey to the officer a complaint, which shall be in writing, stating fully the causes and basis thereof. The officer shall properly log such complaint, immediately investigate and take appropriate action thereon as provided by the ordinance. The officer shall make a determination in writing, within fifteen (15) days, to any written complaint received, regarding a violation of this ordinance. Any determination of the officer may be appealed to the board in accordance with section 909 of this ordinance.

    • 5. If the officer shall find that any of the provisions of this ordinance are being violated, the officer shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation, indicate the nature of the violation and order the action necessary to correct it. The officer shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions, alterations, or structural changes; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take any other action authorized by this ordinance or by state law or by policies or procedures adopted by town council to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of their provisions.

    • 6. The officer shall serve as clerk of the zoning board of review, and authenticate minutes and all other records of the zoning board of review.

    • 7. The officer shall perform such other duties, and exercise such other powers as are authorized by this ordinance.