Enforcement duties

It shall be the duty of the director of minimum housing (building official or zoning enforcement 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 city. The building official shall refer all applications for variances, special use permits and other applications to the director of the division of planning ("director") for review and an advisory opinion. The building official shall make a determination in writing, within 15 days, to any written complaint received, regarding a violation of this ordinance. In order to provide guidance or clarification, the building official shall, upon written request, issue a zoning certificate or provide information to the requesting party within 15 days of the written request. Any determination of the building official may be appealed to the board in accordance with section 907 of this ordinance.