(a) Receive, review and act upon, (either granting or denying) all zoning, use and other permit applications authorized by the aforementioned ordinances and assure that the regional flood elevation for the proposed development is shown on all permit applications.

(b) Review all permit applications to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a flood-prone area, all new construction and substantial improvements shall be designed and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads; be constructed with flood-resistant materials; be constructed to minimize flood damages and to ensure that utility and mechanical equipment is designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the equipment during conditions of flooding.

(c) Review all subdivisions for compliance with the standards in (h) above. All subdivision proposals (including manufactured home parks) shall include regional flood elevation and floodway data for any development that meets the subdivision definition of this ordinance and all other requirements in 12.37.010 or 12.37.010.7. Adequate drainage shall be provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards and all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damages.

(d) Determine similarities in intended uses with those uses set forth in a particular district as provided for in section IV of this ordinance.

(e) Prohibit the use or erection of any structure or the use of any land or water until he has inspected and approved such use or erection.

(f) Suspend or revoke any permit issued by the Department of Planning and Development or by the Planning, Development & Extension Education Committee where so delegated, upon noncompliance with the terms of the permit and/or this ordinance. (11/5/84)

(g) Commence, subject to the County corporation counsel’s approval, any legal action in the name of Kenosha County to ensure enforcement of the terms of the aforementioned ordinances.

(h) Issue citations pursuant to section 66.0119 of the Wisconsin Statutes and section 3.11 of the Municipal Code of Kenosha County to be served by the Kenosha County Sheriff for violations of any of the aforementioned ordinances.

(i) Gain entry to premises, buildings and structures for the purpose of investigating applications for permits and for the purpose of determining compliance with any permit issued pursuant to any of the aforementioned ordinances or provisions of this ordinance during reasonable daylight hours or any other time authorized by the court. If entry is refused after presentation of proper identification, a special inspection warrant may be procured in accordance with Wisconsin Statute section 66.0119. [Code § 12.04-4.]