A joint zoning and planning board is hereby established. In addition to other duties assigned to the joint zoning and planning board under this code, this board shall act as the board of appeals for the zoning code as set forth in this title. The joint zoning and planning board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the village board. Wherever in this title or this code reference is made to the "zoning board", the "board of appeals", or the "planning commission", said reference shall be to the joint zoning and planning board established hereby.
The members of the joint zoning and planning board shall serve respectively for the following terms: one for one year, one for two (2) years, one for three (3) years, one for four (4) years, and one for five (5) years, the successor to each member so appointed to serve for a term of five (5) years. The village board shall designate one of the appointed members as chairman of said board, at the time of his appointment, and said appointed chairman shall hold his office as chairman until his successor is appointed. Each term shall expire on the date of the May monthly meeting for that respective year.
The village board shall fill any vacancies on the joint zoning and planning board for the remaining portion of the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant. The village board shall have the power to remove any member of the joint zoning and planning board for cause after a public hearing. (Ord. 2011-05, 8-1-2011)