There shall be a Village of Webberville Planning Commission pursuant to P.A. 33 of 2008, as amended, being the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, M.C.L.A. 125.3801 et seq., hereinafter referred to as the Commission with the powers and duties as therein set forth and as hereinafter provided and staffed Planning Department. This subchapter shall be officially known and described as the Village of Webberville Planning Commission Ordinance.

(Ord. 205 passed, 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   (A)   The Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Village President subject to approval by the Village Council. To be qualified to be a member and remain a member of the Commission, the individual shall meet the following qualifications:

      (1)   Shall be a qualified elector of the village, except one non-qualified elector may be a member of the Commission.

      (2)   Shall not be a declared candidate for any political office.

      (3)   After an individual's first appointment and before reappointment shall have attended training for Commission members, pursuant to § 153.158 below, unless waived by a majority vote of the Planning Commission.

      (4)   Shall meet the conditions provided for each individual member in sections of this subchapter, except the geographical location of the individual's residency may be considered optional.

   (B)   Members shall be appointed for three-year terms. However when first appointed a number of members shall be appointed to one-year, two-year, or three-year terms such that, as nearly as possible, the terms of all Commission members will expire each year. If a vacancy occurs, the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for an original appointment such that, as nearly as possible, the terms of all Commission members continue to expire each year.

   (C)   The membership shall be representative of the important segments of the of community, such as the economic, governmental, educational, and social development of the village, in accordance with the major interests as they exist in the village, listed for example purposes as follows:

      (1)   Agriculture.

      (2)   Natural resources.

      (3)   Recreation.

      (4)   Education.

      (5)   Public health.

      (6)   Government.

      (7)   Transportation.

      (8)   Industry.

      (9)   Commerce.

   (D)   The membership shall also be representative of the entire geography of the village to the extent practicable, and as a secondary consideration to the representation of the major interests.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   (A)   The Commission may request professional reviews and assistance from village staff and consultants, including, but not limited to, the following:

      (1)   Village Planner.

      (2)   Village Clerk.

      (3)   Village Attorney.

      (4)   Village Engineer.

      (5)   Zoning Administrator.

      (6)   Department of Public Works.

      (7)   Fire Department.

      (8)   Ingham County Sheriff.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   Appointed members of the Commission shall attend educational programs designed for training members of Michigan planning commissions if the adopted Village of Webberville budget for that fiscal year includes funds to pay for tuition, registration, and travel expenses for the training. Nothing in this section shall deem a member who has not had training from finishing his or her term of office unless the member resigns or is removed by action of the Webberville Village Council.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   The Village Clerk annually shall determine which members terms of office expire in that year and shall notify the Village President of such expirations.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   (A)   The Village Council may remove a member of the Commission for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance in office upon written charges and after a public hearing. Failure to disclose a potential conflict of interest shall be considered malfeasance in office. Failure to repeatedly attend Commission meetings shall be considered nonfeasance in office.

   (B)   The secretary of the Planning Commission shall report any member who has missed three regular meetings in a row to the Village Council.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   The Village Council shall fill any vacancy in the membership of the Commission for the unexpired terms in the same manner as the initial appointment.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   The Village Council shall appoint all members of the Commission as specified in § 153.156 in the first instance as soon as practicable after the effective date of this subchapter.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   All members of the Planning Commission shall serve as such with compensation as established by resolution of the Village Council.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   (A)   The Commission shall meet at least once every quarter and a majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the ordinary business of said Commission and all questions which shall arise at their meetings shall be determined by a vote of the majority of the members of the Planning Commission.

   (B)   The affirmative vote of the total number of seats for members of the Commission, regardless if vacancies or absences exist or not, shall be necessary for the adoption, or recommendation for adoption, of any plan or amendment to a plan.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   (A)   The Commission shall have their powers and duties as set forth in P.A. 33 of 2008, as amended, being the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, M.C.L.A. 125.3801 et seq., and P.A. 110 of the Public Acts of 2006, as amended, being the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, (M.C.L.A. 125.3101 et seq.).

   (B)   The Village Council hereby reserves the authority to approve the Master Plan and amendments thereto.

      (1)   An application for a permit for the erection or movement of a temporary structure for dwelling purposes, including trailer coaches, shall be made to the Board on a special form used exclusively for that purpose.

      (2)   The Board shall give due notice to the applicant and to all property owners within 300 feet of the property affected at least five days before the hearing will be held on the application.

      (3)   A temporary permit shall not be granted unless the Board finds adequate evidence that the proposed location of use will not be detrimental to property in the immediate vicinity, and that the proposed water supply and sanitary facilities have been approved by the County Health Department.

      (4)   The Board may impose any reasonable conditions, including setbacks, land coverage, off-street parking, landscaping, and other requirements deemed necessary to protect adjoining properties and the public welfare. The violation of any such condition shall automatically invalidate the permit.

      (5)   The permit issued shall clearly set forth the conditions under which the permit is granted and shall state that the proposed temporary dwelling structure is to be vacated upon expiration of a specific time limit not to exceed six months. No permit shall be transferable to any other owner or occupant.

(Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   The Commission shall adopt bylaws for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations, which records shall be a public record.

(Ord. 205, passed 2-9-2009; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)

   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99.

(Ord. 146, passed 3-2-1998; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)