There is hereby created the Village of Birnamwood Planning Committee
composed of seven members. The Village President shall act as Chairman
of the Planning Committee and, with approval of the Village Board,
shall appoint two Trustees and appoint four citizen members to comprise
the entire Committee. (See §§ 59.69 and 62.23, Wis.
Stats.)
It shall be the purpose of the Planning Committee to promote
the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare; to encourage
planned and orderly land use development; to protect property values
and property tax base; to permit the careful planning and efficient
maintenance of highway systems; to insure adequate highway, utility,
health, educational and recreational facilities; to recognize the
needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth;
to encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in
accordance with their character and adaptability; to preserve wetlands;
to conserve soil, water and forest resources; to protect the beauty
and amenities of landscape and man-made developments; to provide healthy
surroundings for family life; and to promote the efficient and economical
use of public funds. Its duties include:
A.
To interpret this chapter in accordance with the zoning district
maps.
B.
To grant conditional use permits.
C.
To act on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
D.
To conduct specified public hearings.
E.
To assist the Planning Administrator in proper administration of
this chapter.
F.
To make recommendations and reports to the Village Board.
G.
To work toward the establishment of a Master Plan and Official Map
for physical development of the Village.
A.
The Planning Committee shall request that the Village Board establish
a zoning budget and make provisions to fund same.
B.
Members of the Planning Committee may be paid a remuneration for
their services, as established by the Village Board.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
