§ 33-1.29. Inspection and code enforcement director.

In addition to the responsibilities established in the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances, the inspection and code enforcement director shall have the responsibility and authority to administer and enforce certain provisions of this UDC and this Code, as stated herein, and including, but not limited to, the following powers and duties:

(1)

Administer and enforce codes mandated by state and local laws, including, but not limited to, residential, building, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, and electrical codes.

(2)

Review and approve building permits, sign permits, and other permits under the authority of the code enforcement director, for conformance with this UDC.

(3)

Issue certificates of completion.

(4)

Facilitate and assist in the activities of the board of standards and appeals and the board of zoning adjustments and provide technical support to these boards.

(5)

Act as liaison to other agencies and organizations in UDC matters under the authority of the code enforcement director.

(6)

Where meaning or applicability is unclear, render interpretations to provisions of this UDC regarding building regulations, and zoning text, supplemental conditions, and development standards when applicable to a zoning district or land use that does not require site plan review by the planning department, except those responsibilities assigned to the public works director, planning director, or property maintenance zoning/quality of life director.

(7)

Keep a record of all transactions, correspondence, and actions pertaining to the administration of this UDC under the authority of the code enforcement director.

(8)

Waive information requirements of this UDC under the authority of the code enforcement director if the provisions can be accomplished without such information, or require additional information if it is reasonable and necessary for a recommendation or decision.

(9)

Review rezonings; conditional uses; concept, development, or site plans; preliminary and final subdivision plats; and any other matters before the LURTC for conformance with this UDC or Code and make written recommendations to the LURTC.

(10)

Make determinations of the authorized use of properties within the unincorporated areas of the parish.

(11)

Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the parish council or administration.

(12)

If the inspection and code enforcement director finds that any provision of this UDC under her authority is being violated, the inspection and code enforcement director shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering action necessary to correct it.

(13)

To remedy a violation of this UDC, the inspection and code enforcement director shall:

a.

Order the discontinuance of the illegal activity; and

b.

Take any other action authorized by this UDC, this Code, or the parish council to ensure compliance and to prevent violation of its provisions, including action pursuant to Chapter 2.5 Administrative Adjudication of public health, housing, fire code, environmental and historic district violations of this code.

(Ord. No. 24989 , § I, 8-12-15; Ord. No. 25405 , § 8, 8-9-17; Ord. No. 25621 , § 1, 8-8-18)