(A) There is hereby established a Planning Commission which will also serve the Village as a Board of Zoning Appeals until such time it is deemed necessary to appoint a separate board. The Planning Commission will act as a Board of Zoning Appeals for the purpose of hearing appeals and applications for variances and exceptions to the provisions of this chapter in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter. Upon hearing said appeals and applications, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Village Board on such application, variance or exception for the purpose of granting or denying such petition.
(B) The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Village President and confirmed by the Village Board. Each member shall be appointed for a five-year term. Appointments shall be staggered so that one member is appointed each year. One of the members so appointed shall be named as Chairman at the time of his appointment. The Village President shall have the power to remove any member from said Commission for cause and after a public hearing. Vacancies upon said commission shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant in the manner herein provided for the appointment of such member.
(C) A secretary shall be appointed by the Chairman and shall be a member of the Commission. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall attend all meetings for the purpose of providing technical assistance when requested by the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as appointments for a full term.
(Prior Code, § 9-12-1) (Ord. 2002-4, passed 3-18-2002)