(A) Rules of procedure and decision-making. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall adopt its own rules of procedure as may be necessary to conduct its meetings and carry out its function. The Board shall choose its own Chairperson and, in his or her absence, an acting Chairperson. The ZBA shall formulate decisions based upon the standards and other various provisions of this chapter.
(B) Meetings. Meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such times as the Zoning Board of Appeals may determine. All meetings by the Board shall be open to the public and conducted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. §§ 15.261 et seq., of the state. The Board may declare any meeting, or part of any meeting, a study meeting to pursue matters of business without comment or interruption from the public in attendance. The Board shall not conduct business unless a majority of the regular members of the Board are present.
(C) Records. Minutes shall be recorded of all proceedings that shall contain the evidence received, the findings of fact and data relevant to every case considered, together with the votes of the members and the final disposition of each case. Such minutes shall be filed with the Township Clerk and shall be made available to the general public in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Public Act 442 of 1976, of the state.
(D) Hearings. All appeals and requests before the ZBA shall require public hearing with proper notification. See § 154.424 of this chapter.
(E) Decisions (voting). A concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals is necessary in order to take any action on a matter before the ZBA; provided, however, that, a concurring vote of two-thirds of the members is necessary to approve a use variance.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 15.4)