Oakwood City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Zoning Administrator; Boards
§ 290-46 Zoning Administrator.
A.
Powers and duties. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to administer and enforce this chapter. In carrying out the administration and enforcement of this chapter, the Zoning Administrator may:
(1)
Interpret, construe and apply the provisions of this chapter;
(2)
Maintain permanent records pertaining to this chapter, including: maps, amendments, special uses, variations, appeals and applications therefor;
(3)
Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and uses as may be necessary to determine compliance with this chapter;
(4)
Order the discontinuance of uses of land, buildings or structures, the discontinuance of work being done or any other actions authorized by this chapter to insure compliance with or to prevent violations of its provisions;
(5)
Issue all sign permits where authorized by this chapter, and keep permanent records thereof;
(6)
Enforce all provisions of this chapter and all permits and approvals granted hereunder; and
(7)
Carry out such other responsibilities as may be specifically delegated to the Zoning Administrator by this chapter, or by the Village Board.
§ 290-47 Planning and Zoning Village Board.
A.
Purpose. The Village of Oakwood, as established by and described, shall act as the advisory body with respect to planning and zoning matters outlined in this chapter.
B.
Powers and duties. The Village Board shall have the following authority and duties under this chapter:
(1)
Prepare and an official Village Comprehensive Plan to guide the future development or redevelopment of the Village and its planning area and, from time to time, to recommend amendments to the plan;
(2)
Propose and adopt amendments to this chapter;
(3)
Conduct public hearings and review applications for proposed zoning map amendments, special use permits, and planned unit developments, and make decisions thereon; and
(4)
Carry out such other responsibilities as may be required to achieve the goals set forth in this chapter.
§ 290-48 Village Board appeal.
A.
Proceedings. Meetings of the Board shall be held as the need arises and at such reasonable times and place as the Board may determine, though all hearings shall be scheduled within 30 days of receiving an application. Any application to the Board must be made within 30 days of the Board's final decisions. When conducting hearings and making decisions, a quorum shall be present. All meetings shall be public and shall be subject to the Open Meetings Act.[1] The Board may adopt its own rules and procedures for hearings which are not in conflict with the statutes or this chapter. A recording secretary shall be present at all meetings where formal action is to occur. The recording secretary shall create an audio tape of the hearing and prepare a detailed set of minutes for each case. After having heard the evidence, the Board shall decide which shall be supported by written findings of fact. A decision made on an appeal application shall be final and subject to review in accordance with the Administrative Review Act of the State of Illinois.[2] A decision made on a major variance shall be a provisional decision. All hearing minutes as well as actions and determinations shall immediately be filed in the office of the Zoning Administrator and the Village Clerk and shall be a public record. Any further such review may be made in a court of competent jurisdiction.
§ 290-49 Village Board.
A.
In the administration and enforcement of this chapter, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the Village Board to:
(1)
Review recommendations of the Village Board on Zoning Map amendments, special use permits, planned unit developments, and other amendments to this chapter and make final determinations thereon;
(2)
Consider all appointments made by the Mayor to the Village Board;
(3)
Carry out such other responsibilities as may be specifically delegated to the Village Board by this chapter.