§ 25-611. Enforcement—Responsibility of zoning administrator.

(a)

This chapter shall be administered and enforced by an officer to be known as the zoning administrator, who shall be appointed by the board of supervisors of Franklin County, Virginia. The zoning administrator shall have all necessary authority on behalf of the board of supervisors to administer and enforce the Zoning Ordinance, including the ordering in writing of the remedying of any condition found in violation of this chapter and the bringing of legal action to ensure compliance with this chapter, including injunction, abatement or other appropriate action or proceeding. The zoning administrator shall be guided in all of his actions pursuant to this chapter by the purposes, intent and spirit of this chapter and the standards set forth in sections 25-2 through 25-4 of this chapter. This chapter also provides standards by zoning district, special provisions, overlay district regulations, and performance standards, section 25-90. The zoning administrator may be assisted in the enforcement of this chapter by the local offices of the Virginia Department of Health, sheriff and all other officials of Franklin County pursuant to their respective authorities and responsibilities.

(b)

In addition, the zoning administrator shall maintain the zoning map, and such map shall be kept current and shall reflect amendments as soon as practicable after adoption by the board of supervisors.

(c)

The building official and zoning administrator shall develop procedures and arrangements through which coordinated and efficient permit processes shall occur. These may be in writing and available to applicants and the general public.

(Ord. of 5-25-88)

(Ord. of 5-25-88)