The Commission fulfills the purposes of this chapter through the execution of the following duties and powers.
(A) Authorization of zoning certificates. It shall hear and decide on the authorization, after due consideration, of all applications for a zoning certificate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Authorization of other matters. It shall hear and decide on the authorization, after due consideration and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, of applications filed for conditional uses, or for interpretation of the zoning map, or for decision upon other special questions upon which the Commission is authorized to pass by this chapter. In considering an application for a conditional use, or interpretation of the zoning map, the Commission shall give due regard to the nature and condition of all adjacent uses and structures, and in authorizing a conditional use the Commission may impose such requirements and conditions with respect to location, construction, maintenance and operation in addition to those expressly stipulated in this chapter for the particular conditional use as the Commission may deem necessary for the protection of adjacent properties and the public interest and the purposes of this chapter.
(C) Temporary use. The Commission shall hear and decide on the authorization, after due consideration, of applications for the temporary use of a structure or premises in any district for a purpose or use that does not conform to the regulations prescribed elsewhere in this chapter for the district in which it is located, provided that such use is of a temporary nature and does not involve the erection of a structure and is not a preliminary action to the application for a conditional use permit or zoning change. A zoning certificate for such use shall be granted in the form of a temporary and revocable permit, for not more than two months, subject to such conditions as shall safeguard the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.
(D) Ordinance violations: fees, fines. The Commission shall hear and decide, after due consideration, complaints regarding violations of this chapter; further, it shall have the power to levy and collect any fees or fines in connection with the administration of this chapter.
(E) Ordinance amendments. The Commission shall hear and make recommendations to Village Council regarding amendments or changes to the chapter, including the detailed requirements of particular sections or the districts as reflected upon the zoning map of the village.
(F) Historical survey. The Commission may maintain a continuing survey of cultural or historical resources in the community, including all buildings, structures, sites, objects and areas of architectural, historical or aesthetic significance, according to survey guidelines established by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office.
(G) Historical register. The Commission may keep a current register of all properties that are cited as Historic District sites and provide the Zoning Inspector with a current copy thereof. This register shall be kept available for public inspection at the Zoning Inspector’s office.
(H) Village acquisition of rights, property. The Commission may make recommendations to the Village Council concerning the acquisition of development rights, easements or property through eminent domain proceedings as necessary to further the purposes of this chapter.
(I) Development grants. The Commission may make recommendations to the Village Council concerning the utilization of grants from federal and state agencies, private groups and individuals and the utilization of budgetary appropriations to promote the graceful development and maintenance of the natural and historic resources within the village.
(J) Cooperation with other governmental bodies. The Commission may request and receive any appropriate information, cooperation, assistance or studies from any village department, board, committee, agency or commission and any county or township department, board, agency or commission and evaluate and comment upon decisions by other municipal agencies which affect the physical development and land use patterns in the village. If the property subject to Commission jurisdiction is governmentally owned, the government stands in the position of any other citizen and is subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(K) Experts. The Commission may consult technical experts or other persons as may be required to assist in the performance of these enumerated duties and powers or for such other tasks as Village Council may require. In the event that the Village Council makes appropriations available for such purpose, the experts or persons may be hired or paid for their services.
(L) Additional grants. The Commission may accept grants, gifts and bequests on behalf of the village and may make application for, receive and administer such from governmental or private entities consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
(M) Continuing education. The Commission may provide for its members to attend educational sessions, seminars or conferences pertaining to environmental, planning or preservation issues at least once a year; or may obtain educational materials and produce publications; or join professional organizations related to planning and related fields.
(N) Lot splits. In addition to the foregoing, an application to split lots within the village shall include:
(1) A map of the lot, including a depiction of the approximate location of all existing structures, and indicating the dimensions of the lot and each lot to be split; and
(2) A legal description of the entire lot and each split to be made.
(Ord. 1999-03, passed 3- -1999; Ord. 2013-04, passed 2-4-2013; Ord. 2014-07, passed 11-3-2014)