For the purpose of this Ordinance, the Commission shall have the following duties:
(a) Recommend the proposed Zoning Ordinance, including text and Village Zoning Map to the Village of Edon Council for formal adoption.
(b) Initiate advisable Village Zoning Map changes or changes in the text of the Zoning Ordinance where same will promote the best interest of the public, in general, through recommendations to the Village Council.
(c) Review all proposed amendments to the text of this Ordinance and the Village Zoning Map and make recommendations to the Village Council.
(d) Review all special uses as identified in the respective zoning districts according to Chapter 1177.
(e) Carry on a continuous review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of this Ordinance and recommend such changes or amendments as it feels would be appropriate.
(f) Hear and decide appeals from denied permits where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, interpretation, or determination made by the Zoning Inspector.
(g) Authorize such variances from the terms of this Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to the special conditions, a literal enforcement of this Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of this Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 4-10-08.)