The Council shall have the following responsibilities and authority pursuant to this Ordinance:
(a) Adoption of Zoning Ordinance and Amendments. In accordance with the intent and purposes expressed in the Preamble to this Ordinance, and pursuant to the authority conferred by the Ohio Revised Code, the Council shall have the authority to adopt this Ordinance, as well as amendments first recommended by the Commission or at a hearing or as decreed by a court of competent jurisdiction. No such ordinance or amendment which violates, differs from, or departs from the plan or report submitted by the Commission shall take effect unless it receives the affirmative vote of five Council members. No ordinance or amendment which is in accordance with the recommendations, plan or report submitted by the Commission shall be deemed to pass or take effect unless it receives the affirmative vote of four Council members.
(b) Review and Approval of Plans. Council review and approval shall be required for all planned developments, in accordance with provisions outlined in this Ordinance.
(c) Setting of Fees. The Council shall have the authority to set all fees for permits, applications, and requests for action pursuant to the regulations set forth in this Ordinance. In the absence of specific action taken by the Council to set a fee for a specific permit or application, the Zoning Officer shall assess the fee based on the estimated costs of processing and reviewing the permit or application.
(d) Election of One Commission Member. In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, one member of the Commission shall be elected by the Council to serve on the Commission for the remainder of his or her term on the Council.
(e) Approval of Board Members. In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. (Ord. 21-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)