A.

Overview. As specified throughout this Ordinance, certain actions necessary for the implementation of this Ordinance shall be administered by the zoning administrator, zoning enforcement officer, the township planner, and/or their designees.

B.

Responsibilities of the zoning administrator, zoning enforcement officer, and/or their designees. In addition to specific responsibilities outlined elsewhere in this Ordinance, and in addition to specific responsibilities related to enforcement and administration of the adopted building code, the zoning administrator, zoning enforcement officer, and/or their designees shall have the following responsibilities:

1.

Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to this Ordinance and related matters.

2.

Assist applicants in determining and completing appropriate forms and procedures related to site plan review, rezoning, and other zoning matters.

3.

Review all applications for site plan review, special land use review, and planned development, and take any action required under the guidelines in articles 4.00, 6.00 and 7.00.

4.

Forward to the planning commission all applications for site plan review, special land use review, planned unit development proposals, petitions for amendments to this Ordinance, and other applications which must be reviewed by the planning commission.

5.

Forward to the zoning board of appeals all materials related to applications for appeals, variances, of other matters on which the zoning board of appeals is required to act.

6.

Forward to the township board all recommendations of the planning commission concerning matters on which the township board is required to take final action.

7.

Periodically report to the planning commission on the status of township's zoning and planning administration.

8.

Maintain up-to-date zoning map, Zoning Ordinance text, and office records by recording all amendments and filing all official minutes and documents in an orderly fashion.

9.

Maintain records as accurately as is feasible of nonconforming uses, structures, and lots existing on the effective date of this Ordinance and update this record as conditions affecting the nonconforming status of such uses changes.

10.

Review and investigate permit applications to determine compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

11.

Issue building or other appropriate permits when all provisions of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances have been complied with.

12.

Issue certificates of occupancy in accordance with article 10.00, when all provisions of this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances have been complied with.

13.

Perform inspections of buildings, structures and premises to ensure proposed land use changes or improvements are and will remain in compliance with this Ordinance.

14.

Investigate alleged violations of this Ordinance and enforce appropriate corrective measures when required, including issuance of violation notices, issuance of orders to stop work and revoking of permits.

15.

Perform other related duties required to administer this Ordinance.

C.

Responsibilities of the township planner. In addition to specific responsibilities outlined elsewhere in this Ordinance, upon request from the township board or other authorized township body or official, the township planner shall have the following responsibilities:

1.

Prepare and administer such plans and ordinances as are appropriate for the township and its environs, within the scope of the Michigan Planning and Zoning Enabling Acts.

2.

Advise and assist the planning commission and be responsible for carrying out the directives of the planning commission.

3.

Advise and assist the township board and be responsible for carrying out the directives of the township board.

4.

Provide citizens and public officials with information relative to this Ordinance and related matters.

5.

Assist applicants in determining the appropriate forms and procedures related to site plan review, rezoning and other zoning matters.

6.

Review all applications for site plan review, special land use review, planned development proposals, and take any action required under the guidelines in articles 4.00, 6.00 and 7.00.

7.

At the request of the planning commission or township board, draft amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and other ordinances to accomplish the planning objectives of the township.

8.

Perform other related duties required to administer this Ordinance.

9.

Periodically report to the planning commission on the status of township's zoning and planning administration.

10.

Perform other related duties required to administer this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 04-22, § 3, 2-7-2022)