(A) Generally. There is hereby established a Zoning Board of Appeals, which shall perform its duties and exercise its powers as provided in the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, Public Act 110 of 2006, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.3101 et seq., in such a way that the objectives of this chapter shall be observed, the public health and safety secured, and substantial justice done.
(B) Regular members.
(1) The Zoning Board of Appeals shall be composed of 7 regular members appointed by the Township Board.
(2) A member of the Township Board and a member of the Planning Commission shall also serve as regular members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, although the Township Board member cannot serve as the Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(3) The Township Board will appoint the remaining regular members from the electors of Summit Township.
(4) A vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals must be filled within 1 month of the resignation or removal of a member of the Board.
(C) Alternate members.
(1) The Township Board may also appoint 2 alternate members to the Zoning Board of Appeals from the electors of Summit Township.
(2) An alternate member may be called as specified to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals if a regular member is unable to attend 1 or more meetings or must abstain for reasons of a conflict of interest.
(3) The alternate member must serve on the case until it is decided.
(Ord. -, Article VII, § 7.1, passed 9-12-2006)