(A) Establishment: There is hereby established a Zoning Board of Appeals for the purpose of hearing appeals and applications, and granting variations and exceptions to the provisions of this chapter in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter.
(B) Membership: The Zoning Board of Appeals will consist of 7 members appointed by the Village President and confirmed by the Village Board. Pursuant to § 32.40 of this Code, members of the Zoning Board of Appeals also serve as members of the Plan Commission.
(1) Each member will serve for a term of 5 years. Members may be removed by the Village President for cause after written charges have been filed and after a public hearing has been held if demanded by the member so charged.
(2) 1 of the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be designated by the Village President with the consent of the Village Board, as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and will hold that position until a successor is appointed. The Chairman, or in his or her absence the Acting Chairman, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses.
(3) The Zoning Board of Appeals will select 1 member as Secretary to keep minutes and maintain the records of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(4) Vacancies shall be filled by the Village President, subject to confirmation by the Village Board, for the unexpired term.
(C) Organization: The Zoning Board of Appeals will organize and adopt rules for its own government in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(1) All meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held at the call of the Chairman and at such other times as the Zoning Board of Appeals may determine. All meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be open to the public and otherwise comply with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
(2) The Zoning Board of Appeals must keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon every action item. The minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be open to public examination at reasonable hours.
(3) The Zoning Board of Appeals may adopt its own rules of procedure, a copy of which shall be filed in the Office of the Village Clerk.
(D) Jurisdiction And Authority: The Zoning Board of Appeals has the following jurisdiction and authority.
(1) Subject to the provisions of § 159-2.311 of this part, to hear and decide appeals from, and to review orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Zoning Administrator.
(2) Subject to the provisions and standards of § 159-2.309 of this part, to hear, review, and offer its recommendations to the Board of Trustees on applications for variations.
(3) To hear and decide all matters referred to it or upon which it is required to pass under this chapter.
(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)