The purpose of this chapter is to outline the specific powers of the different boards, commissions and officials as they relate to this zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 12-09-39, § 2(2.1), 8-24-12)

The village board shall have the following specific powers, pursuant to this zoning ordinance:

A.

To make final decisions on zoning text and map amendment applications (Section 20.16.020).

B.

To make final decisions on applications for major variations (Section 20.16.030).

C.

To make final decisions on special use applications (Section 20.16.040).

D.

To make final decisions on planned unit development applications (Chapter 20.20).

(Ord. No. 12-09-39, § 2(2.2), 8-24-12)

The planning and zoning commission shall have the following powers, pursuant to this zoning ordinance:

A.

To make recommendations to the village board on zoning text or map amendment applications (Section 20.16.020).

B.

To make recommendations to the village board on applications for major variations (Section 20.16.030).

C.

To make recommendations to the village board on special use applications (Section 20.16.040).

D.

To make recommendations to the village board on planned unit development applications (Chapter 20.20).

E.

To hear and make final decisions on appeals of any zoning interpretation (Section 20.16.070).

F.

To hear and report to the village board on such other matters as may be referred to it by the village board.

G.

To initiate, direct and review, from time to time, studies of the provisions of the zoning ordinance and to make reports of its recommendations to the village board.

(Ord. No. 12-09-39, § 2(2.3), 8-24-12)

The village administrator, or his/her designee, shall be considered the zoning administrator. The village administrator may designate one or more village staff persons as the zoning administrator, however, a zoning decision may only be rendered once. The zoning administrator shall have the following powers, pursuant to this zoning ordinance:

A.

To make final decisions on applications for administrative variations (Section 20.16.030).

B.

To review and make decisions on zoning interpretations (Section 20.16.070).

C.

To receive and forward applications for zoning amendments, variations, site plan reviews, special uses, planned unit developments, zoning appeals and other administrative reviews required by this title to the planning and zoning commission or village board, or appropriate official, as indicated.

D.

To maintain permanent and current records as required by this title including, but not limited to, all relevant information and official action on zoning amendments, variations, special uses, site plan reviews, planned unit developments, zoning appeals and other administrative reviews.

E.

To maintain and make available the village's official zoning ordinance text and official zoning map, and all permanent and current records required by this title.

F.

To maintain for public distribution an adequate supply of the compiled text of the zoning ordinance text, including the official zoning map, and appropriate forms and instructional material for all required hearings and review procedures provided for herein.

G.

To review applications for building permits (Section 20.16.080) and certificates of occupancy (Section 20.16.090) for zoning compliance.

H.

To review and make decisions on applications for temporary use permits (Section 20.52.060).

I.

To conduct inspections of structures or the use of land to determine whether there is compliance with this title, and, in case of any violation, order corrective action.

(Ord. No. 12-09-39, § 2(2.4), 8-24-12)