[Adopted 9-10-2012 by L.L. No. 2-2012]
Alternate Zoning Board of Appeals Member Act. This article shall
apply to the appointment, term, function and/or power of any alternate
member appointed to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals in the Town
of Canandaigua.
It is sometimes difficult to maintain a quorum on the Zoning
Board of Appeals for a variety of reasons, including illness, or vacation,
employment, or conflicts of interest, among others. In such instances,
official business cannot be conducted which may delay and/or impede
adherence to required timelines. The use of alternate members in such
instances is hereby authorized pursuant to the provisions of this
article.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALTERNATE MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Zoning Board of Appeals when a regular member is unable to participate
on an application or matter before the Board, as provided herein.
MEMBER
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Zoning Board of Appeals.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Canandaigua as
established by the Town Board pursuant to the provisions of § 267
of the Town Law.
This article is hereby adopted pursuant to the provisions of
§ 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10 of
the Statute of Local Governments. It is the intent of the Town Board
pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law to supersede
the provisions of:
A. Section 267 of the Town Law relating to the appointment of members
to a Town Zoning Board of Appeals.