§ 153.138 AMENDMENT.
   (A)   Amendment. Village Council may amend. The regulations and provisions stated in the text of this chapter and the boundaries of zoning districts shown on the zoning district map may be amended, supplemented, or changed by ordinance by the Village Council in accordance with the applicable enabling legislation of the state.
   (B)   Initiation of amendments. Proposals for amendments, supplements, or changes may be initiated by the Village Council of its own action, by the Planning Commission, or by petition of one or more persons having an interest, by ownership or option to purchase, in property to be affected by the proposed amendment.
   (C)   Amendment procedure.
      (1)   Petition to Zoning Administrator and payment of fee. Each petition by one or more owners or their agents, for an amendment shall be submitted upon an application of standard form to the Zoning Administrator. A fee as established by the Village Council shall be paid at the time of application to cover costs of necessary advertising for public hearings and processing of the amendment request. The Zoning Administrator shall transmit the application to the Planning Commission for recommended action.
      (2)   Recommendation. The Planning Commission shall consider each proposed amendment in terms of the likely effect of such proposal upon the development plans for the community as well as in terms of the merits of the individual proposal. The Planning Commission may recommend any additions or modifications to the original amendment petition.
      (3)   Public hearing. Before voting on any proposed amendment to this chapter, the Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing, with notice being given as specified by P.A.110 of 2006, as amended, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.
Table 12 - Review Process
Type of Action
Parties Who May Initiate Action
Body Making Decision
Public Hearing Required?
Published Notice(s) and Mailed Notice to Owners and Occupants Within 300'
Body to Which Applicant May Appeal a Denial
Table 12 - Review Process
Type of Action
Parties Who May Initiate Action
Body Making Decision
Public Hearing Required?
Published Notice(s) and Mailed Notice to Owners and Occupants Within 300'
Body to Which Applicant May Appeal a Denial
Variance
Applicant or Administrator
Zoning Board of Appeals
Yes
Once, between 5-15 days before date
Circuit Court only
Interpretation
Applicant or Administrator
Zoning Board of Appeals
Yes
Once, between 5-15 days before date
Circuit Court only
Appeal of Administrativ e Decision
Any aggrieved party or State, County, Village officer, or dept.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Yes
Once, between 5-15 days before date
Circuit Court only
Site Plan Approval
Applicant or Administrator
Planning Commission
No
Not required
Planning Commission after 1 year, or Village Council
Special Use Permit
Applicant or Administrator
Planning Commission
Yes
Once, between 5-15 days before date
Planning Commission after 1 year, or Circuit Court
Planned Unit Development
Applicant or Administrator
Planning Commission
Yes
Once, between 5-15 days before date
Planning Commission or after 1 year, Circuit Court
Rezoning
Applicant, Planning Commission or Village Council
Planning Commission recommends to Village Council
Yes, if requested by any party
Once, between 5-15 days before date. No notice to residents required
Planning Commission after 1 year, Circuit Court
Zoning Ordinance or
Zoning Map Text Change
Applicant, Planning Commission or Village Council
Planning Commission recommends to Village Council
Yes, if requested by any party
Once, between 5-15 days before date. No notice to residents required
Planning Commission after 1 year, Circuit Court
Development Plan or Map Change
Applicant, Planning Commission or Village Council
Planning Commission recommends to Village Council
Yes
See P.A. 110 of 2006 as amended for requirements. No notice to residents required
Planning Commission after 1 year or Circuit Court
 
(Ord. passed 11-16-2020)