(A) A Planning Commission to administer the details of the application of the regulations, restrictions, and limitations provided by the Zoning Code is hereby created.
(B) The Planning Commission shall consist of 5 electors of the village appointed by the Mayor and with the advice and consent of the Village Council, 1 for 3 years, 2 for 2 years, and 2 for 3 years, and the successor each for the term of 3 years.
(C) The Mayor annually shall appoint 1 of the members of the Planning Commission as Chair thereof, which person shall serve in such capacity until his or her replacement is appointed and qualifies.
(D) The jurisdiction to administer the Zoning Code, as specified therein and subject to the provisions thereof regarding appeals, is hereby delegated to the Planning Commission. The duties of the Planning Commission are as follows:
(1) Review proposed amendments and rezoning requests to the Zoning Code and make recommendations to Council.
(2) Review and act upon applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for new construction, exterior modification and/or structural alterations in § 151.066, other applications as provided for in this chapter, and applications for variances from the provisions of the Zoning Code in a particular instance as provided in §§ 151.090 et seq.
(3) Propose amendments to the Zoning Code and make such planning or zoning recommendations to Council as are deemed necessary.
(4) Perform all the actions or duties required of or permitted to a planning commission of a village established pursuant to R.C. § 713.01 as provided for in R.C. Chapter 713, and also any and all the actions or duties required of or permitted to an administrative board established by a village legislative authority established pursuant to R.C. § 713.11.
(5) Perform such other duties as may be required by ordinance or requested by Council.
(6) Hold informal working sessions with owners, occupants, developers, builders and the general public, for the purpose of providing advice and guidance in accordance with the zoning ordinances and prior to the submittal and review of formal development plans.
(7) Perform any action or matter for which any provision of the Building and Zoning Code permits or requires action by a “Planning Commission.”
(E) Members of the Planning Commission, and the Chair thereof, shall receive such compensation as shall be determined by Village Council from time to time, and shall be entitled to be reimbursed for any necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
(F) The Planning Commission shall adopt from time to time such rules and regulations as may be necessary to conduct its business and to carry into effect the provisions of the Zoning Code.
(G) Any person aggrieved by the action of the Planning Commission shall have the right to appeal an adverse action to Village Council, as provided in § 151.096.
(Ord. 01-2008, passed 3-17-2008; Am. Ord. 03-2014, passed 8-18-2014)