(a) Office of Zoning Administrator.
(1) The Office of Zoning Administrator is hereby created for the purpose of enforcement of the Zoning Code. It shall be the duty of the Village Zoning Administrator, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by Village Council, to enforce this Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator shall report to the Mayor.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to enforce the Zoning Code, issue zoning permits and to maintain the zoning permit record and maps.
(3) The Zoning Administrator will have the primary duty of enforcing the Zoning Code. It shall also be the duty of all officials and employees of the Village, especially members of the Police and Fire Departments, to assist the Zoning Administrator by reporting to said Administrator upon new construction, reconstruction, or land uses or upon apparent violations. The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for zoning administration. This shall include. (Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)
(4) The Commission shall adopt rules as necessary for the execution of its responsibilities in keeping with the provisions of the Ordinance. Commission meeting shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at such other times as the Commission may determine. Since all meetings are open to the public, the Commission shall conform to all applicable provisions of Ohio’s Sunshine Law. The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the vote of each member upon each motion, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such facts, and shall keep record of its examination and other official action, all of which shall be public record and be immediately filed in the Village office. The presence of three (3) members shall constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three (3) members of the Commission shall be necessary to reverse an order, requirement, decision or determination of the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 19-18. Passed 12-5-18.)
(b) Zoning Enforcement (Zoning Permit Requirements, Violations of Zoning Code).
(1) Administration of Zoning Permits (filing, review and issuance of zoning permits).
(2) Maintenance of records, including maps, for Zoning Permits, zoning violations and non-conformities.
(c) Appeals. Appeal from the decision of the Zoning Administrator may be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as provided in Chapter 1141.
(Ord. 11-07. Passed 7-18-07.)
(d) The Village Council and Mayor may adopt rules as necessary for the execution of its responsibilities in keeping with the appeal provisions of this Ordinance. Meetings shall be held at the call of the Mayor at such time as may be needed. The Mayor, or in his/her absence the President of Council, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Council shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each motion, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its examinations and other official action, all of which shall be a public record and filed in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer.
(c) Four (4) members of Council shall constitute a quorum. The Council shall act by Motion, with the concurring vote of a simple majority needed to approve or deny any application.
(Ord. 19-18. Passed 12-5-18.)