Hallsville Administrative Officer ordinance (§ 400.610)
Chapter 400: Planning and Zoning Regulations · Article V. Zoning Regulations
A. There is hereby created the position of Administrative Officer. The Administrative Officer shall be any person designated as such by the Board of Aldermen.
B. Powers And Duties. The powers and duties of the Administrative Officer shall be as follows:
1. Issue all zoning permits and make and maintain records thereof.
2. Conduct inspections of buildings, structures, and the use of land to determine compliance with the terms of this Article.
3. Require that all construction or work of any type be stopped when such work is not in compliance with this Article.
4. Revoke any permit, which was unlawfully issued, or any permit wherein defective work has been performed, and when such work has not been corrected within ninety (90) days of notification.
5. The City Clerk's office shall maintain permanent and current records of this Article, including, but not limited to, all maps, amendments, variances, appeals and applications.
6. The City Clerk's office shall provide and maintain a public information bureau relative to all matters arising out of this Article.
7. The City Clerk's office shall forward to the Board of Adjustment applications for amendments to this Article.
8. The City Clerk's office shall forward to the Board of Adjustment, applications for appeals, variances, or other matters on which the Board of Adjustment is required to pass under this Article.
9. Issue permits regulating the erection and use of tents for periods not to exceed ten (10) days for specific purposes such as: temporary carnivals, churches, charities, or charitable uses, and revival meetings, such uses not being detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, comfort convenience, or general welfare; provided, however, that said tents or operations are in conformance with all other ordinances of the City of Hallsville.
10. Initiate, direct, and review, from time to time, a study of the provisions of this Article, and to make such reports available to the Planning Commission not less than once a year.
Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 400.610
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.