CHAPTER 4
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

SECTION:

10-4-1: Village Board

10-4-2: Director Of Community Development

10-4-3: Zoning Board Of Appeals

10-4-4: Plan And Zoning Commission

10-4-5: Variances

10-4-6: Administrative Adjustments

10-4-7: Appeals

10-4-8: Amendments

10-4-9: Special Uses

10-4-10: Public Hearings - Notice And Conduct

10-4-11: Fees And Charges

10-4-12: Enforcement And Penalties

10-4-1: VILLAGE BOARD:

Jurisdiction: The village board shall maintain the following responsibilities and duties under this title:

   A.   To review and take final action on applications for amendments to this title and special use permits;

   B.   To review and take final action on appeals and variances;

   C.   To review and act on applications for temporary buildings, structures and uses of land;

   D.   Designate certain days on which business establishments may conduct their business outside the building or structure; and

   E.   Approve temporary permits for outdoor sales or events. (Ord. 19-12-43, 1-13-2020)

10-4-2: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

The director of community development shall:

   A.   Shall act as the zoning administrator.

   B.   Duties: As zoning administrator, along with deputies, assistants, and other designated village enforcement agencies' personnel, shall enforce the zoning regulations. Additionally, they shall:

      1.   Register all non-conformities when they are identified;

      2.   Reserve the right to inspect to inspect any buildings, structures and uses of land to determine compliance with this title;

      3.   Issue violation notices that require compliance relating to code enforcement matters;

      4.   Require that all construction or work of any type be stopped if it is not in compliance with this title, or if the construction would result in a situation that is not in compliance with any applicable ordinance;

      5.   Forward to the plan commission applications for amendments to the zoning ordinance, applications relating to variances, special uses, annexations, and site plans;

      6.   Forward to the zoning board of appeals applications for appeals or variances;

      7.   Forward to the village board applications for temporary buildings, structures, and uses of land;

      8.   Interpret this title when questions arise;

      9.   Determine which uses, though not contained by name in a zoning district's list of permitted uses, are similar in nature and clearly compatible with the listed permitted uses for that district, and permit their establishment;

      10.   Authorize administrative adjustments;

      11.   Administer all sign permit applications based on compliance with the village's sign ordinance; and

      12.   Initiate an examination of the administrative record of variances and appeals and make a report to the village board. (Ord. 19-12-43, 1-13-2020)