Awkward Zoning Clause Needs More Revision!

In the new Cape Vincent zoning revision, anywhere the following phrase appears it needs to be changed.  It is an awkward phrase that doesn’t make sense.

“By requesting a permit, the applicant grants Town officials to go on their property.”  What???

So if I apply for a permit, then town officials can go on THEIR property???? 

Maybe it should read…

By applying for a permit, the applicant grants town officials access to the applicant’s property.

In addition "Town" should not be capitalized.

And access, where, when, and for what reason?   

At midnight, to peek in the applicant’s windows???

 

There should be something in the language granting access at reasonable times, and only for zoning administration, or code enforcement purposes related to the permit.