(A) The Village Council is designated as a Planning Agency for the village. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be the Village Council sitting in separate session. Terms of office will be consistent with that of Village Council.
(B) The Board of Adjustment shall elect a chairperson and a vice- chairperson from its members who shall serve for one year or until re-elected or until their successors are elected. The Board shall appoint a secretary who may be a municipal officer, an employee of the county, or a member of the Planning Board. The Board shall adopt rules and bylaws in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at such other times as the Board may determine. The chairperson, or in his absence, the vice-chairperson, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses by subpoena. Notices concerning meetings of the Board shall be consistent with state law.
(C) The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Adjustment shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of the Zoning Enforcement Officer or to decide in favor of the applicant or any matter upon which it is required to pass under this chapter or to effect any variation of this chapter. On all appeals, applications, and other matters brought before the Board of Adjustment, said Board shall inform, in writing, all the parties involved of its decisions and the reasons therefor.
(D) In exercising the powers mentioned in §§ 94.84 through 94.86, the Board of Adjustment may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify any order, requirements, decision or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have the powers of the administrative official from whom the appeal is taken.
(Ord., passed 2-22-79; Am. Ord., passed 6-23-21)