The purpose of this Article is to outline the specific powers of the different boards, commissions and officials as they relate to this Zoning Ordinance.

(Code 1993, § 20-3.1)

The Village Board has the following powers, pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance:

(a)

To make final decisions on applications for text amendments and map amendments.

(b)

To make final decisions on applications for special uses.

(c)

To make final decisions on applications for zoning variations.

(d)

To make final decisions on applications for planned unit developments.

(e)

To make final decisions on applications for sign variations.

(f)

Such additional powers as may be set forth in this Ordinance.

(Code 1993, § 20-3.2)

The Zoning Board of Appeals has the following powers, pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance:

(a)

To hear and issue recommendations on applications for text amendments and map amendments when referred to by the Village Board. The Village Board may also assign responsibility for conducting a public hearing on a proposed amendment to a reviewing committee or commission.

(b)

To hear and issue recommendations on applications for variations.

(c)

To hear and issue recommendations on applications for special uses.

(d)

To hear and make final decisions on appeals of any zoning interpretation or determination made by the Zoning Administrator in regard to this Zoning Ordinance.

(e)

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

(Code 1993, § 20-3.3)

The Plan Commission has the following powers, pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance:

(a)

To hear and issue recommendations on applications for text amendments and map amendments when referred to by the Village Board.

(b)

To hear and issue recommendations on applications for planned unit developments.

(c)

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.

(Code 1993, § 20-3.4)

The Appearance Review Commission has the following powers, pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance:

(a)

To review and approve applications for appearance review certificates.

(b)

To review and issue recommendations on applications for sign variations.

(c)

To review and act on appeals of regulations contained in Sections 30-10.7 and 30-10.9.

(d)

To review and issue recommendations on applications for variations to Article 30-15 (Landscaping and Screening).

(e)

Such additional powers as may be set forth in this Ordinance.

(Code 1993, § 20-3.5)

The Director of Community Development, or his/her designee, is considered the Zoning Administrator, and has the following powers, pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance:

(a)

To review and make decisions on applications for administrative zoning reviews.

(b)

To review and make decisions on applications for zoning interpretations.

(c)

To review and make decisions on applications for building permits.

(d)

To review and make decisions on applications for certificates of occupancy.

(e)

To review and make decisions on applications for sign permits.

(f)

To receive, review and forward applications for zoning amendments, variations, special uses, planned unit developments, appearance review certificates, zoning appeals and other zoning approvals required by this Ordinance to the appropriate board, commission or official.

(g)

To maintain permanent and current records as required by this Ordinance including, but not limited to, all relevant information and official action on zoning amendments, variations, special uses, planned unit developments, appearance review certificates, zoning appeals and other zoning approvals.

(h)

To maintain and make available the Village's Official Zoning Ordinance Text and Map, and all permanent and current records required by this Ordinance.

(i)

To conduct inspections of structures and uses of land and structures to determine compliance with this Ordinance and other applicable ordinances.

(Code 1993, § 20-3.6)