A. For the purpose of the administration of such building codes as the city may adopt, and to assist in the enforcement of the planning and zoning ordinance, the position of building inspector is created. The building inspector shall:
1. Issue permits for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of any building or structure which conforms to the provisions of this title;
2. Examine the premises for which building permits have been requested;
3. Conduct necessary inspections to secure compliance with the provisions of this title;
4. Make investigations in connection with any matter referred to in this title and render written reports when requested by the common council, or when the interests of the city so require;
5. Issue such notices or orders as may be necessary for the purpose of enforcing compliance with the provisions of this title.
B. The building inspector shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications for building permits, of inspections made, of reports rendered, and of notices or orders issued. He or she shall further retain on file copies of all papers in connection with building permits for such times as may be required by law.
C. Permits for uses, buildings, or purposes where the same would be in conflict with the regulations of this title shall not be issued, and any such permit if issued in conflict with the regulations of this title, shall be null and void. (Ord. 00-002 § 1 (part); Ord. 96-347 § 1(11-22-3))