A. Establishment: The Bonner County Zoning Commission is hereby established as provided for by Idaho Code section 67-6504. This commission shall be composed of five (5) members assigned to positions A through E.
B. Organization: The Zoning Commission shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. This commission shall abide by the provisions of this title, the Local Land Use Planning Act, and shall also adopt bylaws as required.
C. Terms of Office: Position A shall first expire September 30, 2023, and then every three (3) years thereafter. Positions B and C shall expire September 30, 2024, and every three (3) years thereafter. Positions D and E shall expire September 30, 2025, and every three (3) years thereafter. Appointment to complete the term of a vacated position or appointment to a new term shall be done by motion and order of the Board of Bonner County Commissioners.
D. Jurisdiction: The Zoning Commission shall be responsible for holding quasi-judicial hearings required by this title and Idaho Code for applicant initiated land use requests. When requested by staff, by a majority of the Zoning Commission members, or by the Board of Bonner County Commissioners, the Zoning Commission or Board of Bonner County Commissioners may appoint a hearings examiner in accordance with Idaho Code section 67-6520 upon approval by the Board of Bonner County Commissioners. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008; amd. Ord. 655, 1-12-2022)