Under direction, performs information on municipal and county adopted codes, performs field inspections and enforces municipal code provisions (such as animal regulations, business license, and operations permits) and land use laws pertaining to public welfare, safety, public nuisance, property maintenance and structure design; explains regulations relating to municipal code provisions including zoning, land use, planning, design review, disabled access and related codes to the public; and performs related work as assigned.

Act of city or county or other authorities specifying the type of use to which property may be put in specific areas. A typical zoning ordinance defines: (1) the purpose for which the ordinance is adopted; (2) the various zoning classifications and permitted uses within each; (3) restrictions, such as height limitations; (4) the procedure for handling nonconforming uses; (5) the procedure for granting amendments, variances, and hearing appeals; (6) penalties for violation of the ordinance.