(A) The Zoning Administrator shall review the submitted use permit application to insure that all required information has been provided. At the request of the applicant or the Zoning Administrator, an administrative review meeting may be held to review the proposed activity in light of the purpose and review standards of this chapter. The Zoning Administrator, Village Engineer or qualified Village Agent shall, after review of the proposed activity, submit a report and recommendations as to the propriety of the proposed use under the review standards of § 151.29.
(B) The granting or denying of all use permits shall be the responsibility of the Village of Pinckney Zoning Administrator. The granting or denying of all permits shall be governed by the standards contained in § 151.29.
(C) Prior to a determination by the Zoning Administrator on a use permit application, notice of the application and the date, time and location for public comment shall be mailed by regular first class mail to those persons to whom real property adjacent to the proposed activity is assessed. Notice shall include a date prior to which written comments regarding the application may be submitted to the village for consideration by the Zoning Administrator.
(D) Whenever a use permit application is denied, the reasons for denial shall be transmitted, in writing to the applicant.
(E) Whenever a use permit application is granted, the Zoning Administrator shall:
(1) Impose the conditions on the manner and extent of the proposed activity or use as are necessary to ensure that the intent of this chapter is carried out and that the activity or use will be conducted in the manner as will cause the least possible damage, encroachment or interference with natural resources and natural processes within the watercourse and/or wetland area;
(2) The expiration date of which any wetland operation must be completed shall be within one year from the date of issuance;
(3) Require the filing with the village administration of a cash bond or irrevocable letter of credit, in the form and amount as determined necessary by the village to ensure compliance with the approved use permit; and
(4) Send written notice of the granting of the permit to all persons who have submitted written comments on the application to the Zoning Administrator.
(F) A permit approved by the Zoning Administrator shall not be issued until ten calendar days following the date of the approval. Any interested person who is aggrieved by the granting or denying of a use permit may request an appeal of the decision to the Village Council. A request for appeal must be filed within ten calendar days following the grant or denial. If an appeal is requested during the ten- day period, the issuance of any permit shall be suspended pending the outcome of the appeal. The Village Council, upon review, any reverse, affirm or modify the determination and/or permit issued by the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 34, passed 7-24-1989; Ord. 155, passed 1-11-2021)