(1) To establish rules, procedures and forms to provide for processing of applications or requests for action under the provisions of this title;

(2) Accomplish all administrative actions required by this title, including the giving of notice, scheduling of hearings, preparation of reports, receiving and processing appeals, and the acceptance and accounting of fees, as provided in other provisions of this title;

(3) To review and either approve or reject applications for temporary use permits, site plan reviews, minor lot splits, and minor variances as provided in other provisions of this title;

(4) Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-462.06(A), and if delegated by the Council to act in the capacity as Hearing Officer, to hear and decide on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment;

(5) To provide advice and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and the City Council with respect to applications and requests for approvals and permits required by this title;

(6) To assure that any development or use proceed only in accordance to the terms, conditions, or requirements as established by the City’s board(s), Commission or Council as a term, condition, or requirement of development and/or permit approval;

(7) To direct such inspections, observations and analysis of any and all erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land within the City as is necessary to fulfill the purposes and procedures set forth in this title. No building shall be occupied until such time as the Zoning Administrator has issued a letter of compliance with this title or countersigned the certificate of occupancy as issued by the Building Official;

(8) To take such action as is necessary for the enforcement of this title with respect to any violations of this title;

(9) Interpret this title to the public, City departments, and other branches of government, subject to the supervision of the City Manager and general or specific policies established by the City Council;

(10) Undertake preliminary discussions with and provide nonlegal advice to applicants requesting zoning adjustment action;

(11) Determine the location of any district boundary shown on the zoning map adopted as part of this title when such location is in dispute;

(12) The Zoning Administrator may, due to the complexity of any matter, unless otherwise noted herein, refer a permit application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation;

(13) Determine other permitted uses and conditional uses consistent with the purpose of each specific zoning district;

(14) The Zoning Administrator or his/her designee shall be responsible for conducting the “citizen review” meetings when required by SLCC 18.15.010(C); and

(15) To allow an opportunity for staff input and proper evaluation, all requests for action by the Planning and Zoning Commission, or Board of Adjustment, shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator. All requests shall be in a form required by the Zoning Administrator and in a manner provided in this title or in rules or regulations approved by resolution of the City Council.

(1) Any person aggrieved or affected by a decision of the Zoning Administrator may appeal to the Board of Adjustment, by filing a written request with the Zoning Administrator. Upon receiving a written appeal, the Zoning Administrator shall transmit to the Board of Adjustment all papers and pertinent data related to the appeal.

(2) An appeal under this section must be filed within ten working days from the date the Zoning Administrator has notified the applicant, in writing, of his/her decision. If no appeal is filed within the time specified the decision of the Zoning Administrator shall be final.

(3) Stay of Proceedings. An appeal to the Board of Adjustment stays all proceedings in the matter appealed from unless the Zoning Administrator certifies to the Board that, based on the facts stated, a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property. Upon such certification, proceedings shall not be stayed except by restraining order granted by the Board or by a court of record on application and notice to the Zoning Administrator. Proceedings shall not be stayed if the appeal requests relief which has previously been denied by the Board except pursuant to a special action in Superior Court as provided for in state law. (Ord. 312 § 2(2.3), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.028.)