Duties of Department
Duties of Department
The Calhoun County Building Inspector, as the Subdivision Officer and Planning and Development Officer, oversees the administration of four key ordinances:
Calhoun County Flood Plain Ordinance:
- Ensures development activities comply with ordinance requirements.
- Provides information and assistance to citizens on permit procedures and floodplain construction techniques.
- Cooperates with state and federal floodplain management agencies.
- Submits required reports for the national flood insurance program.
- Maintains and furnishes records for public inspection.
Calhoun County Mobile Home Trailer Park Ordinance:
- Inspects park subdivisions and transient parks at least once a year.
- Enforces provisions related to health, sanitation, water supply, sewage, garbage, and waste disposal.
Calhoun County Zoning Ordinance of 1971:
- Issues building permits for nonagricultural structures.
- Requires layout plans with each building permit request.
- Issues certificates of occupancy ensuring compliance with zoning provisions.
- Maintains records of certificates of occupancy for public inspection.
Calhoun County Subdivision Ordinance:
- Conducts inspections of street subgrades, base construction, and terrain.
- Notifies sub dividers of inspection results in writing.
- Receives and acts upon notifications of completed construction.
- Recommends acceptance of subdivision improvements to county commissioners.
- Provides written notification of inspections to sub dividers.
Role in Conjunction with the Planning Commission:
- Collaborates with the Planning Commission as outlined in the by-laws.
- Acts as an advisory resource for the Planning Commission.
- Provides an annual job description and budget to the Planning Commission.