§ 155.131 APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES.

   (A)   Application. An application for permission to establish a special land use shall be submitted in accordance with the following procedures.

      (1)   Applications for a special land use shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the next Planning Commission meeting through the Zoning Administrator who will review the application for completeness, then transmit it to the Planning Commission. Applications not meeting the requirements shall be returned to the applicant for completion.

      (2)   An application for a special land use approval shall consist of the following:

         (a)   Nine copies of a final site plan meeting the requirements of § 155.099(B);

         (b)   A completed application form, as provided by the township;

         (c)   Payment of a fee in accordance with a fee schedule, as determined by the Township Board from time to time;

         (d)   A legal description of the entire property which is the subject of the special land use;

         (e)   A statement with regard to compliance with the criteria required for approval in §§ 155.132 and 155.133, and other criteria imposed by this chapter affecting the special land use under consideration; and

         (f)   Other materials as may be required by the Planning Commission.

   (B)   Public hearing.

      (1)   Upon receipt of an application for a special land use, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments relative to the special land use application.

      (2)   Notice of the public hearing shall be as required by the township’s Zoning Act, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.3101 et seq.

      (3)   Upon the approval or approval with conditions by the Planning Commission, the applicant may apply for a building permit.

      (4)   If denied, the Planning Commission, in its minutes, shall state the reasons for such denial and provide the applicant with a copy.

      (5)   The Planning Commission shall videotape all of its public hearing meetings and provide a copy of the tape to any person paying the fee for copying. A transcription of the tape by certified court reporter shall be required for any appeal to circuit court. A copy of said transcription shall be provided to the township at no cost.

      (6)   If, during the course of a public hearing, expert testimony is required for the Planning Commission to make a decision, and the applicant has not provided expert evidence on the matter, the Planning Commission can require the applicant to hire an expert, approved by the Commission, at a continued public hearing before making its decision.

(Ord. passed 7-30-2015)