The following Village officials shall have prescribed duties in administering this Zoning Code as set forth by the Ohio Revised Code:
(a) Building Inspector. The Building Inspector shall enforce this Zoning Code for the Village. He or she may enter upon land or enter any building or structure for the purpose of examination, inspection, and determination if such land, building, or structure or the use thereof, complies with the provisions of this Zoning Code. The Building Inspector may issue a cease work or cease use order if there exists a violation of this Zoning Code. The Building Inspector shall be required to attend all meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(b) Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals has the power to hear and determine appeals from the refusal of building permits by the Village Building Inspector or other officers, to permit exceptions to and variations from the district regulations in the class of cases or situations specified within this Zoning Code and to administer the regulations as specified within this Zoning Code.
(c) Planning Commission. The Village Planning Commission may frame and adopt a plan for dividing the Village or any portion thereof into zones or districts, representing the recommendations of the Commission, in the interest of public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare, for the limitation and regulation of the height, bulk, and location, including percentage of lot occupancy, set back building lines, and area and dimension of yards, courts, and other open spaces, and the uses of buildings and other structures and of premises in such zones or districts. The Commission shall certify the plan to the Village Council or legislative authority for its approval.
(d) Village Council. The Village Council may approve the zoning plan established by the Planning Commission based upon the promotion of the public safety, health, morals, convenience, prosperity or welfare. The Village Council may amend or change any district, but no such amendment or change shall become effective unless the ordinance proposing it is first submitted to the Planning Commission for approval, disapproval or suggestion and the Planning Commission is allowed reasonable time, not less than thirty days for consideration and report. The Village Council also has the authority to approve or deny actions taken by the Village Board of Zoning Appeals.
(e) Village Law Director. The Village Law Director shall review proposed zoning ordinances set forth by the Village Council to determine their legality. The Village Law Director shall also represent the Village in all disputes that involve this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 73-94. Passed 10-4-94.)