§ 310-3.05. Zoning Administrator.

The duties and responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator are outlined in the job description on file in the Personnel Office in the Town of Falmouth. The Zoning Administrator shall have the powers and responsibilities set forth in Chapter 240 of the Code of Falmouth as may be amended from time to time. Further the Zoning Administrator shall have the sole responsibility to gather information for the Board including, but not limited to, research, expert opinions, legal opinions and communications and decisions from other Town boards, departments and the Building/Zoning Commissioner. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for the distribution of information to all members to ensure that each member has all information pertinent to an application and the rendering of a decision. Any requests for information from any member shall be directed to the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall inform the Board of the inability to acquire, on a timely basis, the information requested. The Zoning Administrator shall prepare detailed agendas for Board meetings and public hearings. Agendas shall detail all public hearings, continuations, action items and matters previously taken under advisement that shall be discussed or acted upon. Agendas shall be prepared one (1) week in advance. Where possible, the order of the agenda shall take into consideration the needs of the applicants and the public. The Zoning Administrator shall write the decisions of the Board. The Zoning Administrator shall maintain all records of the Board.

The Zoning Administrator shall be delegated limited authority to grant administrative approvals. (See § 310-5.05.)

Amended 3-5-2016