[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Thompson 12-3-1973 (Ord. No. 10-052). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
The Town of Thompson hereby adopts the provisions of Chapter
124 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
There is hereby created a Zoning Board of Appeals in and for
the Town of Thompson with all the powers and duties set forth in the
General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, revision of 1958, as
amended, relating to zoning boards of appeals.
The Zoning Board of Appeals shall consist of five regular members
and three alternate members, who shall be electors of the Town, holding
no salaried municipal office, nor shall they be members of any other
elected or appointed Town board or commission. At each biennial election,
members and alternates shall be elected for this Board for a term
of six years to replace those whose terms are due to expire.
[Amended 5-30-2023]
Vacancies occurring on the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be
filled from the number of alternate members for such Board by majority
vote of the remaining Board members. Vacancies occurring among the
alternates shall be filled by appointment by the Select Board for
the unexpired portion of such alternate's term. All vacancies shall
be filled within 30 days from the date of their occurrence.
The Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized to adopt bylaws and
such other procedures as may, to it, seem necessary for the efficient
management of its business. A copy of any such bylaws and/or rules
shall be filed with the Town Clerk before they shall become effective.
