(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
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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
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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)