(A) Establishment. There is hereby established a Village Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.3101 through 125.3702, as amended. The Board of Appeals shall perform its duties and exercise its powers as provided by Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Public Act 110 of 2006, being M.C.L.A. §§ 125.3101 through 125.3702, as amended, and in such a way that the objectives of this chapter may be equitably achieved, that there shall be provided a means for competent interpretation and controlled flexibility in the application of this chapter, and that the health, safety, and welfare of the public be secured, and that substantial justice be secured.
(B) Membership; terms of office. The legislative body of the village may act as or appoint a Zoning Board of Appeals. In the event that the legislative body appoints, the Zoning Board of Appeals must consist of not less than five members, each to be appointed for a term of three years: provided, that appointments for the first year shall be for a period of one, two, and three years respectively, so as nearly as may be to provide for the appointment of an equal number each year, depending on the number of members, thereafter each member to hold office for the full three-year period. Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be removed by the Village Council for nonfeasance, malfeasance, and misfeasance of office.
(Ord. 146, passed 3-2-1998; Ord. 230, passed 12-9-2014; Ord., passed 8-10-2021)