The title of this chapter is "Alternate Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Members Act." This chapter shall
apply to the appointment, terms, functions and powers of alternate
members appointed to serve on the Planning Board and the Zoning Board
of Appeals in the Town of Rochester.
It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum
on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals because members
are ill, on extended vacation or find they have a conflict of interest
situation on a specific matter before such Board. In such instances,
official business cannot be conducted which may delay or impede adherence
to required timeliness. The use of alternate members in such instances
is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ALTERNATE MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town's Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals when a regular
member is unable to participate on an application or matter before
the respective Board as provided herein.
[Amended 4-7-2016 by L.L. No.
2-2016]
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board of the Town of Rochester as established
by the Town Board by local law or ordinance, pursuant to the provisions
of § 271 of the Town Law.
REGULAR MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
town's Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to the provisions
of the local law or ordinance which first established such Planning
Board or Zoning Board of Appeals.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Rochester as established
by the Town Board by local law or ordinance, pursuant to the provisions
of § 267 of the Town Law.