A Zoning Officer shall be appointed to enforce the provisions of this Chapter 400. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to examine all applications for zoning certificates, issue zoning certificates for uses which are in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter 400 and other applicable ordinances, record and file all applications for zoning certificates with accompanying plans and documents, and make such reports as Council may desire. The Zoning Officer shall administer this Chapter 400 in accordance with its literal terms and shall not have the power to permit any use or any change of use or occupancy which does not conform to this Chapter 400. Zoning certificates for uses and occupancy which are a special exception or a variance to requirements of this Chapter 400 shall be issued only when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board. Zoning certificates for conditional uses shall be issued only when authorized by Borough Council. The Zoning Officer shall establish, maintain and at all times keep current a record identifying and registering all nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures in the Borough.