Legal Documents of Bean Station

The zoning officer, persons acting under his or her authority, or such other person designated by the board of mayor and alderman, in order to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, shall have the following powers in addition to those otherwise granted herein:

1. To investigate conditions of the structures and lots in the town in order to determine which structures therein are unfit for human occupation or use, or which are a public nuisance;
2. To administer oaths, affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence;
3. To enter upon premises for the purpose of making examination, provided that such entry shall be made in such manner to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession;
4. To appoint and fix the duties of any officers, agents, and employees as deemed necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and
5. To delegate any of their functions and powers under this chapter to such officers and agents as they may designate. (Ord. #2013-05-103, May 2013)