§ 15.08.010. Building and Planning Offices—Appointment and authority

A.

The building commissioner shall be appointed by the executive body of the county (I.C. 36-7-8-6), the executive body being the Porter County Board of Commissioners (I.C. 36-1-2-5). The building commissioner shall be under the supervision, direction and control of the executive director/county planner of the county in all matters pertaining to the duties of his office.

B.

The building commissioner or his/her designated inspector in the absence of the building commissioner shall have the authority to approve or reject building permits in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or any ordinances now in effect or which may hereafter be established.

C.

The building commissioner shall have the authority to enforce any county, state, federal or township laws or regulations pertaining to the erection, construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or removal of private and commercial buildings or other structures in the county.

D.

The executive director/county planner shall direct and administer procedures and duties of inspectors who will be appointed by the Porter County Board of Commissioners.

(Ord. 97-4 § 1)

(Ord. No. 14-05, 5-20-2014)