The Village Board shall appoint an Enforcement
Officer to carry out specific administrative functions as designated
in this chapter, and to enforce this chapter. The duties of the Enforcement
Officer shall include the following:
A. Issue and deny zoning permits and certificates of
compliance in accordance with this chapter;
B. Scale and interpret district boundaries on zoning
maps;
C. Inspect and certify that the regulations of this chapter
have been adhered to;
D. Refer appropriate matters to the Zoning Board of Appeals,
Planning Board, or Village Board.
E. Revoke zoning permits where there is false, misleading
or insufficient information;
F. Revoke zoning permits and certificates of compliance
where the applicant has not complied with the provisions of the approved
application;
G. Investigate violations and complaints of violations
of this chapter, issue stop-work orders and refer violations to the
Village Justice, or the Village Board;
H. Assist in the prosecutions of violations.
The following activities shall require a zoning
permit unless otherwise specifically exempted in this chapter:
A. Erection, re-erection or movement of a building or
structure;
B. Change of the exterior structural dimensions of a
building or structure;
C. Change in use of land, buildings or structures through
the establishment of a new use, or through the expansion or enlargement
of an existing use;
D. The resumption of any use which has been discontinued
for a period of 12 months or longer;
E. Establishment or change in dimensions of a parking
area for nonresidential or multifamily residential uses;
The following activities shall not require a
zoning permit, and are exempt from the provisions of this chapter,
except where otherwise specified:
B. Interior structural alterations or routine maintenance
and improvement that does not expand the exterior dimensions of the
structure (e.g., roofing, window replacement, siding replacement,
etc.);
C. Minor accessory structures such as posts, sidewalks,
driveways, flagpoles, playground equipment, chimneys, etc.;
D. Nonstructural agriculture and forest management uses;
E. Silos, corn cribs and other similar agricultural accessory
uses (exclusive of barns);
[Amended 9-10-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007; 3-12-2018 by L.L. No. 3-2018]
Fees required under this chapter are updated by resolution of
the Village Board and amounts are available on the fee schedule at
the Village Clerk's office. Fees are to be paid at the time of
the permit application. No special use permit or zoning permit shall
be issued until full payment has been received by the Village Clerk.
The applicant shall display the zoning permit
on the building, structure or site in such a manner that it is visible
to the public until such time as a certificate of compliance is issued
or the zoning permit expires.
When establishing measurements to meet the required
yard sizes, or use or structure setbacks, the measurements shall be
taken from the street right-of-way line, lot line or nearest high
water elevation to the point attached to the structure which is closest
to the point to which measurement is being made to. This shall include
such projecting facilities as cornices, chimneys, eaves, porches,
carports, attached garages, etc.
A zoning permit shall expire six months from
the date of issue unless substantial progress has been made towards
carrying out the terms of the zoning permit. The applicant shall have
two years to complete the terms of the zoning permit, or all work
shall cease at the site. An extension may be allowed by the Enforcement
Officer upon proof of necessity submitted by the applicant due to
conditions unusual or beyond the control of the applicant.
A Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby created
consisting of five members. The Village Board shall appoint the members
on a staggered term basis in conformance with Village Law and shall
appoint a Chairman. The Board of Appeals shall have all the powers
and duties prescribed by Village Law and by any rules and regulations
adopted by the Village Board.
In accordance with this chapter, the Planning
Board shall have the power to approve, approve with modifications,
or disapprove site plans and special use permits. The Planning Board
shall give advisory opinions when requested by the Zoning Board of
Appeals or the Village Board. The Planning Board shall abide by any
rules and regulations adopted by the Village Board.