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Section 10._25 Adminstration9 Enforcement and Penalties (1) Zoning Supervisor (a) The provisions of this ordinance shall be administered by or under the direction of the zoning supervisor, who in person or by duly authorized deputy.or assistant shall have the right to enter upon premises affected by this ordinance at reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection. Such zoning supervisor shall be appointed by. the. zoning committee for a term of two (2) years with the approval of the county board and his compensation shall be fixed by the county.board in the same manner as the salaries of other county employees. The zoning committee--may require new appointees to the office of zoning supervisor to serve such probationary period as they deem necessary. (b) It shall be the duty of the zoning supervisor to receive applications for build- ing permits and such other permits or licenses provided in this ordinance, and to issue such permits after. applications have been examined and approved; to inspect buildings under construction for compliance with regulations of this ordinance:, to make periodic inspections.,-to take such action as may be necessary for enforcement of the regulations provided herein;. to attend all meetings of the zoning committee and the board of ad- justment; and to perform such other duties as the zoning committee and the board of adjustment may direct„ (2) Building Permits,. (a) No. new building may hereafter be erected, and no existing. bui -lding shall be added to, structurally altered, moved or changed in use, nor shall any non - -conforming building be repaired„ until a bumlding permit has been issued, except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance. (b) Permits.are required for the following; 1. New construction, structural alterations, change in.use and additions to any existing building, or the moving on or onto the premises of any such building, in all districts except agricultural. 1 All of the provisions enumerated in the preceding paragraph shall require permits in the agricultural district with.the exception of accessory buildings used in connec- tion with farming; provided,, however, that when the board of adjustment shall have auttorized an exception to ordinance provisions for such farm building, such construe- - shall be covered by permit. 3. The repair or restoration of any non-conforming bumldingo 4. Signs and billboards, except those which advertise of business conducted on the premises,, (c) The zoning supervisor may require the filing of a. scale drawing of the premises, showing the dimensions of the lot or parcel, the dimensions of the proposed building, the distance in feet from the abutting street or highway and from the side and rear lot lines, the size and location of any existing buildings, and such other information as he deems necessary. The zoning supervisor shall not be responsible for determining the location of lot lines. (d) Applications for permit must contain the following: name and address of the owner of the property, legal description, size and location of the building to be erected or moved on or onto the property, proposed use of the building or premises, type of construction, estimated cost, and such other information as the zoning super- visor may require. (e) Such applications shall be signed by the owner or his duly authorized repre- sentative or agent, provided, however, that if a prospective owner desires a prior rul- ing on a proposed construction or use before consummation of purchase, he may apply for a permit, and if such permit be denied, he may appeal to the board of adjustment. (f) Coincident with the issuing of a permit the zoning supervisor shall prepare a card, certifying that a permit has been issued. Such card shall bear the same number as the permit and identify the construction and premises covered by the permit. Such card shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises dunnng construction, and no construction shall be begun.until such card is posted, 82-