1151.01 Responsibilities of the Zoning Inspector.
1151.02 Responsibilities of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
1151.04 Responsibilities of Council.
CROSS REFERENCES
Appeals from zoning decision's - see Ohio R.C. 713.11, Ch. 2506, P. & Z. Ch. 1159
Violation of zoning ordinance - see Ohio R.C. 713.13, P. & Z. Ch. 1167
For the purposes of administering and enforcing this Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following duties:
(a) Develop and distribute applications for all permits, certificates appeals, amendments, etc., which are necessary for effective administration of this Zoning Ordinance;
(b) Approve or deny applications for zoning certificates upon determination of compliance with this Zoning Ordinance. A zoning certificate, or a written notification and explanation of noncertification shall be issued to the applicant within ten working days of the date of filing. Failure to notify the applicant within this time period shall constitute grounds for submittal of the application for certification to the Board of Zoning Appeals as a variance;
(c) Interpret the requirements of the text and map of the Zoning Ordinance, where there are questions in the interpretation. The Zoning Inspector may consult the necessary Village staff, the Sandusky County Regional Planning Commission and the Solicitor to clarify such questions;
(d) Determine whether a use is in compliance, or in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. Where a violation does exist, the Zoning Inspector shall notify the owner in writing, specifying the exact nature of the violation and identifying the measure necessary to correct the violation; including, but not limited to, a stop work order;
(e) Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and uses of land to determine compliance with this Zoning Ordinance;
(f) Maintain and keep current the permanent records required by the Zoning Ordinance including but not limited to the official Zoning Map, zoning certificates, zoning inspection and all official zoning actions of Council. Such records shall be made available for use by Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the general public;
(g) Institute injunction, mandamus, abatement or any other appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate or remove the unlawful location, erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, change, maintenance or use;
(h) Prepare and submit reports concerning the administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance to Council upon request.
(Ord. 13-87. Passed 7-27-87.)
(a) Membership. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of five members appointed by Council. Council shall designate one such member as Chairperson. The Chairperson shall be a qualified person who has experience or background in dealing with zoning concepts, zoning laws and procedures. Members shall be paid a monthly salary as determined by Council.
(b) Organization and Procedure. The Board shall organize annually to elect a Vice-Chairperson. It shall further adopt rules for its own government including voting procedures not inconsistent with law or any other ordinance of the Village to carry into effect the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(1) Meetings of the Board shall be open to the public and the media notified.
(2) Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall act by resolution and the concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order or determination of the Zoning Inspector or to decide in favor of any applicant or to grant any variance from the requirements stipulated in this Zoning Ordinance.
(3) The Board may call upon the various departments of the Village for assistance in the performance of its duties, and it shall be the duty of the department to render such assistance to the Board as required.
(c) Duties.
(1) To consider appeals from the decisions made by the Zoning Inspector where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, interpretation or determination;
(2) To grant variances from the terms of this Zoning Ordinance that maintain its intent and will not be contrary to public interest where, owing to special conditions, literal enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardships and so the spirit of this Zoning Ordinance shall be observed;
(3) Permits for home occupations and conditional use may be authorized where the proposal is in compliance with the criteria identified throughout this Zoning Ordinance and where such additional conditions and safeguards can be specified as will uphold the intent of this Ordinance;
(4) Appellate jurisdiction relative to appeals and variances, and original jurisdiction on applications for conditional uses and home occupations;
(5) To provide, as requested by the Zoning Inspector, input and/or recommendations concerning the interpretation of the administrative requirements and enforcement procedures of this Zoning Ordinance;
(6) To cause a record to be made of all its proceedings, setting forth the reasons for its decisions. Such record, immediately following the Board's decisions shall be filed in the offices of the Board and the Planning Commission and shall be open to the public;
(7) The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have the authority to issue cease and desist orders to issue tear-down notices.
(Ord. 13-87. Passed 7-27-87.)
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