(a) The Planning and Zoning Board shall be established to administer the details of the application of the Zoning Code and to review all amendments to the Village Zoning Code and report to Village Council as to the recommendation or suggestions regarding such amendments. The Planning and Zoning Board shall consist of seven members, two members of Village Council, the Village Engineer or a representative of the engineering firm providing engineering services to the Village, and four individuals who are residents of the Village, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Village Council, who shall all serve for terms of one year each or until his or her successors are appointed. At the first meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board held in each year, the members of the board shall elect a chair to preside at meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board may adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of business and meetings by the Board.
(b) The Mayor, with the consent of Village Council, may waive the requirement that two of the four individuals appointed to the Planning and Zoning Board be residents of the Village provided such individuals either own and operate a business in the Village or own real estate in the Village.
(c) Administration and enforcement of the Zoning Code shall be the joint responsibility of the Building Inspector and the Planning and Zoning Board, hereinafter referred to as The Board. No permit shall be issued by the Building Inspector for excavation or for the construction or alteration of any building, structure or part thereof where the plans, specifications or intended use indicate that the building or use would not conform in all respects with the provisions of this Zoning Code. (Ord. 2023-06. Passed 3-13-23.)