Table 154.02-1 summarizes the role of relevant review bodies for each development review procedure established in this code. Section 154.03: Zoning Review Procedures establishes the provisions specific to each of the procedures.

(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)

In addition to any other authority granted to the City Council by charter, ordinance, or state law, the City Council shall have the following powers and duties to:

(1)

Appoint members to the Planning Board, Restoration and Architectural Board of Review, and the BZA in accordance with the charter and this zoning code;

(2)

Initiate, hear, review, and make decisions related to amendments to the text of this code;

(3)

Initiate, hear, review, and make decisions related to amendments to the zoning map;

(4)

Review and adopt the Old Tippecanoe City Restoration and Architectural (RA) District Design Manual;

(5)

Establish fees for development review and permits; and

(6)

Perform any other duties related to the administration and enforcement of this code as authorized by the charter, this code, and the Ohio Revised Code.

(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)

(1)

Establishment. The Tipp City Planning Board is hereby established by City Council pursuant to the Charter of the City of Tipp City, Ohio.

(2)

Composition of the Planning Board. The membership of the Planning Board shall be in accordance with § 36.070 through § 36.078 of the Tipp City Code of Ordinances.

(3)

Roles and Powers of the Planning Board. The Planning Board shall have the following roles and powers to:

(a)

Initiate, hear, review, and make recommendations to City Council related to amendments to the text of this code;

(b)

Initiate, hear, review, and make recommendations to City Council related to amendments to the zoning map;

(c)

Hear, review, and make decisions on special uses in the respective zoning district;

(d)

Review and make decisions on certain site plan review applications as specified in § 154.03(F);

(e)

Review and make decisions on certain alternative equivalent compliance applications as specified in § 154.03(G);

(f)

Hear, review, and decide on any proposed amendments to previously approved planned unit development plans and documents (See § 154.04(E)(13)); and

(g)

Perform any other duties related to the administration and enforcement of this code as authorized by the charter, this code, and the Ohio Revised Code.

(4)

Organization, Meetings, and Quorum. The establishment of officers, rules for meetings, and quorum requirements are established in § 36.070 through § 36.078 of the Tipp City Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)

(1)

Establishment. The Tipp City Restoration and Architectural Board of Review (hereafter referred to as the "Restoration Board") is hereby established by City Council pursuant to the Charter of the City of Tipp City, Ohio.

(2)

Composition of the Restoration Board. The membership of the Restoration Board shall be in accordance with § 36.040 through § 36.048 of the Tipp City Code of Ordinances.

(3)

Roles and Powers of the Restoration Board. The Restoration Board shall have the following roles and powers to:

(a)

Review and implement the Old Tippecanoe City Restoration and Architectural (RA) District Design Manual;

(b)

Hear, review, and make decisions on certain COAs as specified in § 154.03(E)(2);

(c)

Review and make decisions on certain alternative equivalent compliance applications as specified in § 154.03(G);

(d)

Act as an advisor to City Council and the Planning Board on issues related to the RA district or historic preservation in general; and

(e)

Perform any other duties related to the administration and enforcement of this code as authorized by the charter and this code.

(4)

Organization, Meetings, and Quorum. The establishment of officers, rules for meetings, and quorum requirements are established in § 36.040 through § 36.048 of the Tipp City Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)

(1)

Establishment. The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals (hereafter referred to as the "BZA") is hereby established by City Council pursuant to the Charter of the City of Tipp City, Ohio.

(2)

Composition of the BZA. The membership of the BZA shall be in accordance with § 36.015 through § 36.022 of the Tipp City Code of Ordinances.

(3)

Roles and Powers of the BZA. The BZA shall have the following roles and powers to:

(a)

Hear, review, and decide on appeals of any administrative decision where it is alleged there is an error in any administrative order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Board, or Restoration Board; and

(b)

Perform any other duties related to the administration and enforcement of this code as authorized by the charter, this code, or the Ohio Revised Code.

(4)

Organization, Meetings, and Quorum. The establishment of officers, rules for meetings, and quorum requirements are established in § 36.015 through § 36.022 of the Tipp City Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)

(1)

Establishment. The Tipp City Zoning Administrator shall be established to aid in the administration and enforcement of this code. The Zoning Administrator may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the City Manager may direct.

(2)

Roles and Powers of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall have the following roles and powers to:

(a)

Enforce the provisions of this code. All officials and employees of the city may assist the Zoning Administrator by reporting to the Zoning Administrator any new construction, reconstruction, land uses, or violations that are observed;

(b)

Review and prepare a staff report, as needed, for text and zoning map amendments, special use approvals, certificates of appropriateness (when reviewed by the Restoration Board), site plan applications (when reviewed by the Planning Board), and variances;

(c)

Assimilate comments from other departments and agencies on applications, as necessary;

(d)

Review and make decisions on certain site plan review applications as authorized in § 154.03(F);

(e)

Review and make decisions on certain COAs as specified in § 154.03(E)(2);

(f)

Review and make decisions on zoning permit, zoning compliance permit, certificate of occupancy, and administrative waiver applications;

(g)

Review and make decisions on questions of interpretation related to this code;

(h)

Issue a zoning permit, after written request from the owner or tenant, for any building or premises existing at the time of enactment of this code, certifying, after inspection, the extent and kind of use made of the building or premises and whether such use conforms to the provisions of this code;

(i)

Refer requests for appeals of decisions to the BZA pursuant to the procedures established in § 154.03(M);

(j)

Maintain permanent and current records of all amendments to this code and all applications and decisions on said applications;

(k)

Prescribe such rules and forms deemed necessary for the execution of these duties;

(l)

Review, inspect property, and make decisions on compliance with the provisions of this code;

(m)

Investigate complaints and issue citations for any notices of violation and keep adequate records of all violations;

(n)

Order discontinuance of illegal uses of land, buildings, or structures;

(o)

Order removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions or structural alterations;

(p)

Order discontinuance of any illegal work being done;

(q)

Revoke a permit or approval issued contrary to this code or based on a false statement or misrepresentation on the application; and

(r)

Take any other action authorized by this chapter to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation(s) of this chapter. This may include the issuance of and action on zoning and certificate of occupancy permits and such similar administrative duties as are permissible under the law.

(3)

Decisions of the Zoning Administrator.

(a)

A decision of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the BZA in accordance with § 154.03(M).

(b)

The Zoning Administrator shall have appropriate forms for appeal available at the time of denial.

(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)