La Grange Park City Zoning Code
CODE ADMINISTRATION
§ 153.020 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this subchapter is to outline the specific powers of the different boards, commissions and officials as they relate to this chapter.
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18)
§ 153.021 VILLAGE BOARD.
The Village Board shall have the following specific powers, pursuant to this chapter:
(A) To make final decisions on zoning text and map amendment applications (§ 153.056).
(B) To make final decisions on applications for zoning variations (§ 153.057).
(C) To make final decisions on special use applications (§ 153.058).
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18)
§ 153.022 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the following powers, pursuant to this chapter:
(A) To hear and make final decisions on appeals of any zoning interpretation made by the Zoning Administrator in regard to this chapter (§ 153.064).
(B) To make recommendations to the Village Board on zoning map and text amendment applications (§ 153.056).
(C) To make recommendations to the Village Board on applications for variations (§ 153.057).
(D) To make recommendations to the Village Board on special use applications (§ 153.058).
(E) To review and make final decisions on site plan reviews (§ 153.060).
(G) To hear and report to the Village Board on such other matters as may be referred to it by the Village Board.
(H) To initiate, direct and review, from time to time, studies of the provisions of the Zoning Code and to make reports of its recommendations to the Village Board.
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18)
§ 153.024 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
The Village Manager, or his or her designee, shall be considered the Zoning Administrator, and shall have the following powers, pursuant to this chapter:
(A) To review and make decisions on zoning interpretations (§ 153.064).
(B) To review and make decisions on applications for sign permits (§ 153.061).
(C) To review applications for building permits for compliance with this chapter (§ 153.062).
(D) To review applications for occupancy permits for compliance with this chapter (§ 153.063).
(E) To review and make decisions on temporary use permits (§ 153.195).
(F) To receive and forward applications for zoning amendments, variations, special uses, site plan reviews, special uses, planned unit developments, zoning appeals and other administrative reviews required by this chapter to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Plan Commission or Village Board, as indicated.
(G) To maintain permanent and current records as required by this chapter including, but not limited to, all relevant information and official action on zoning amendments, variations, special uses, site plan reviews, special uses, planned unit developments, zoning appeals and other administrative reviews.
(H) To maintain and make available the village’s Official Zoning Code Text and Map, and all permanent and current records required by this chapter.
(I) To maintain for public distribution an adequate supply of the compiled text of the Zoning Code text, including the Official Zoning Map, and appropriate forms and instructional material for all required hearings and review procedures provided for herein.
(J) To conduct inspections of structures or the use of land to determine whether there is compliance with this chapter, and, in case of any violation, order corrective action.
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18)