(1)

Composition. The planning commission shall consist of seven members, one of whom shall be a member of the council, (serving the ex officio, the term shall not exceed the member's service on the council) and another shall be a member of the board of zoning appeals. The remainder shall be appointed from the public at large. Other than the member of the council and the member of the board of zoning appeals, commissioners shall not hold another municipal office.

(2)

Appointment. Members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the village president subject to the approval of a majority of the council members.

(3)

Terms of office. The commissioners shall serve for a staggered three-year terms, two appointed initially for one year, two appointed initially for two years and three appointed for three years.

(4)

Compensation. All appointed members of the commission may be compensated at a rate to be determined by the village council.

(5)

Removal.

(a)

Any commissioner may be removed from the planning commission (after a public hearing) by the majority vote of council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.

(b)

All members appointed to fill vacancies created under this subsection shall have full voting rights.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 6.01.00)

In addition to the powers and duties provided (or by statute, the planning commission, shall function as the administrative agency responsible for zoning and planning within the village, and shall, among other things:

(1)

Meetings. The village planning commission shall bold regular meetings at least four times per year and shall hold special meetings at the call of the chair, the village clerk or three commission members.

(2)

Records. Maintain a separate record of all actions taken on issues involving its deliberations and decisions involving zoning.

(3)

Site plan review. Review site plans prior to issuance of any land use permit or building construction permit where required by the provisions of this chapter.

(4)

Written opinions. Issue written opinion to applicants.

(5)

Unspecified permitted, uses. Review and decide on uses purported to be similar in nature to permitted uses where so provided in this chapter.

(6)

Special land uses. Review and decide applications for special land uses and conduct public hearings thereon, pursuant to the statutory procedures provided by Section 4a of 1921 PA 207.

(7)

Zoning ordinance amendments. Review and decide applications for amendments to this chapter and conduct public hearings thereon, pursuant to the statutory procedures provided by Section 4 of 1921 PA 207. See article X.

(8)

Zoning map. Maintain a village zoning map defining such use districts.

(9)

Architectural theme. Review and decide upon architectural theme plans.

(10)

Master plan. Maintain a master plan for potential growth, expansion or other change to the community.

(a)

Such plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive matter, shall show the prospective development of the said area, including, among other things,

1.

The general relation, character, and extent of streets, bridges, boulevards, parkways, playgrounds and open spaces;

2.

The general relation of public buildings, and of other public property;

3.

And the general location and extent of all public utilities and terminals whether public or private owned or operated; for water, light, sanitation, transportation, communication, power, and other purposes;

4.

Also the removal, relocation, widening, narrowing, vacating, abandonment, change of use or extension of any of the foregoing ways, grounds, open spaces, buildings, property, utilities, or terminals;

5.

The general location, character, layout and extent of community centers and neighborhood units;

6.

And the general character, extent, and layout of the re-planning, and redeveloping, of any blighted districts or slum areas; as well as a zoning plan for the control of the height, area, bulb, location, and use of buildings and premises.

(b)

The master plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding, and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of the village, and its environs, which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, and general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development; including, among other things:

1.

Adequate provisions for traffic;

2.

Promotion of safety from fire, drownings, and other dangers;

3.

Adequate provisions for light and air;

4.

The promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of the population;

5.

The promotion of good civic design and arrangement;

6.

Wise and efficient expenditure of public funds; and

7.

The adequate provisions of public utilities and other public requirements.

(Ord. of 5-28-2002, § 6.02.00)