[CC 1996 §500.150; Ord. No. 914 §I, 2-8-1995; Ord. No. 1386 §§I — II, 10-20-2003; Ord. No. 1584 §§I — II, 1-14-2008]
A. 
The position of Building Inspector of the City of Bowling Green, Missouri, is hereby established to receive, review and approve or disapprove all requested applications for building permits or other permits required under any of the codes adopted by the City prior to their issuance by the City Clerk. The Building Inspector shall, prior to approving or disapproving any such application and prior to the issuance of any permit, obtain all information reasonably necessary to properly review and determine whether same should be approved or disapproved, including a physical on-site inspection to ensure compliance with all City codes. A monthly description of work-related activities shall be submitted by the Building Inspector to the City Administrator for review.
B. 
If the Building Inspector does not already have one (1) or more ICC certifications at the time of their appointment, then he or she will be expected to obtain one (1) of the following within six (6) months of employment: residential construction inspection, commercial construction inspection or property maintenance inspection. Certifications must be maintained and kept current during employment. Additional certifications may be required as deemed necessary by the Board of Aldermen. The City will reimburse the Building Inspector for testing fees associated with each successful attempt to acquire or maintain ICC certifications. The Building Inspector shall receive compensation as may be determined by the Board of Aldermen and such compensation shall be paid semi-monthly.
C. 
The Building Inspector shall also be known as the Code Enforcement Officer and shall issue written summons for ordinance violations under Chapter 215 and Article V. Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 3 only) Provisions of Chapter 500 of the General Building and Construction Code provisions of the City of Bowling Green, Missouri, and shall further appear in court to testify in support of such violations as required, provide effective and efficient customer service and promote and maintain responsive community relations.
[CC 1996 §500.160; Ord. No. 914 §II, 2-8-1995]
A. 
The Building Inspector shall enforce all City technical codes and may issue citations to any persons found to be in violation thereof. Whenever the Building Inspector determines that there has been a violation of the technical codes of the City, notice shall be given to the owner or the person responsible therefor in writing, which said notice shall:
1. 
Be in writing;
2. 
Describe the affected real estate sufficiently to identify same;
3. 
State the nature of the violation;
4. 
Allow a reasonable period of time for correction of the violation; and
5. 
Include an explanation of the owner's right to seek modification or withdrawal of the notice by petition to the Board of Adjustment which shall be the appellate body.
Notice shall be deemed appropriately served by any lawful method of giving notice permitted under the rules of the Missouri Supreme Court or by posting a copy of said notice in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by said notice or by both such methods.
[CC 1996 §500.170; Ord. No. 914 §III, 2-8-1995]
Any person affected by any notice of violation by the Building Inspector may request and, upon such request, shall be granted a hearing before the Board of Adjustment of the City; provided however, that such request must be in writing and contain a detailed statement of the grounds supporting said request. The Board of Adjustment shall serve as the appellate body to determine any such appeals. Pending such appeal, no work shall progress upon the premises in violation of the Building Inspector's notice. The Board of Adjustment shall conduct a hearing within fifteen (15) days of its receipt of any requested appeal and shall issue its decision at the conclusion thereof. The burden of proof shall be upon the person affected to show the error, if any, of the Building Inspector's notice.
[CC 1996 §500.180; Ord. No. 914 §IV, 2-8-1995]
The Building Inspector shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the Board of Aldermen to serve at the will of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.