[CC 1991 §2-131; Ord. No. 532 §1, 6-10-1975; Ord. No. 99-1149 §1, 10-7-1999]
The position of Building Commissioner and Zoning Administrator
is hereby created.
[CC 1991 §2-132; Ord. No. 532 §1, 6-10-1975; Ord. No 877 §1,
2-19-91; Ord. No. 99-1149 §1, 10-7-1999; Ord. No. 2006-1486 §3, 1-17-2006]
The Building Commissioner and Zoning Administrator shall be
hired by the City Administrator with the consent of the Mayor and
the Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1991 §2-133; Ord. No. 532 §1, 6-10-1975; Ord. No. 877 §1, 2-19-1991; Ord. No. 99-1149 §1, 10-7-1999; Ord. No. 2002-1259 §§1
— 2, 4-16-2002]
There shall be no residency requirements for the position of
Building Commissioner and Zoning Administrator. The person hired must
have a valid Missouri driver's license, a minimum of five (5) years
experience in the Building Code enforcement field, at least a two
(2) year degree in code enforcement or a related field, have a Building
Official and Code Administrator certification for Building Inspection
and Building Plans Examiner and Certified Building Official (CBO)
certification or be a licensed professional engineer in the State
of Missouri. The person hired must also have the ability to read and
understand building plans and specifications and have experience with
issuing building permits. Also, the person hired must have experience
or the ability to deal with the public, contractors and developers
in all types of situations and be able to inspect new construction
and remodeling projects to verify compliance with the City and building
codes currently adopted by the City, and to act on any questions relative
to the subject of construction within the City. In addition, it is
desired the person hired have supervisory capabilities.
[1]
Editor's Note — Ord. no. 2009-1610, enacted September
23, 2009, repealed the BOCA building codes and adopted the international
building codes. At the direction of the city we have removed reference
to the BOCA codes and replaced with general language regarding the
current building codes adopted by the city.
[CC 1991 §2-134; Ord. No. 877 §1, 2-19-1991; Ord. No. 99-1149 §1, 10-7-1999]
A.
The
Building Commissioner and Zoning Administrator shall:
1.
Direct and enforce compliance with all the provisions of the Codes
of the City relating to construction matters and act upon any questions
relative:
2.
Review all plans for building construction or modification and all
plans for land subdivision and land use for compliance with the Code
and Ordinances of the City of Frontenac and advise all officials,
boards and commissions of the City of Frontenac of the results of
such review.
3.
Receive applications and issue permits for erection, alteration and
demolition of all buildings and structures in the City, and thereafter
inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued so as
to ensure compliance with the Codes of the City dealing with construction,
development and subdivision matters.
4.
Issue all necessary notices and orders attendant to illegal and unsafe
conditions.
5.
Take all action within his/her authority to:
a.
Ensure compliance by all builders and owners within the City with
the Code requirements dealing with construction, development and subdivision
matters for the safety, health and general welfare of the public;
b.
Ensure compliance with all necessary safeguards during construction;
c.
Ensure compliance with all requirements for adequate exitway facilities
in existing buildings and structures; and
6.
Oversee all public works performed in the City including, but not
limited to, the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks and bridges.
7.
Oversee refuse collection for the City under the general direction
of the City Administrator and the guidance of the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen.
8.
Undertake any special assignment as directed by the City Administrator
related to matters of construction, subdivisions, public works, safety,
water flow, transportation, streets, sidewalks, parks, etc.
