A.
Powers and duties. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority
to administer and enforce this chapter. In carrying out the administration
and enforcement of this chapter, the Zoning Administrator may:
(1)
Interpret, construe and apply the provisions of this chapter;
(2)
Maintain permanent records pertaining to this chapter, including:
maps, amendments, special uses, variations, appeals and applications
therefor;
(3)
Conduct inspections of buildings, structures and uses as may be necessary
to determine compliance with this chapter;
(4)
Order the discontinuance of uses of land, buildings or structures,
the discontinuance of work being done or any other actions authorized
by this chapter to insure compliance with or to prevent violations
of its provisions;
(5)
Issue all sign permits where authorized by this chapter, and keep
permanent records thereof;
(6)
Enforce all provisions of this chapter and all permits and approvals
granted hereunder; and
(7)
Carry out such other responsibilities as may be specifically delegated
to the Zoning Administrator by this chapter, or by the Village Board.
A.
Purpose. The Village of Oakwood, as established by and described,
shall act as the advisory body with respect to planning and zoning
matters outlined in this chapter.
B.
Powers and duties. The Village Board shall have the following authority
and duties under this chapter:
(1)
Prepare and an official Village Comprehensive Plan to guide the future
development or redevelopment of the Village and its planning area
and, from time to time, to recommend amendments to the plan;
(2)
Propose and adopt amendments to this chapter;
(3)
Conduct public hearings and review applications for proposed zoning
map amendments, special use permits, and planned unit developments,
and make decisions thereon; and
(4)
Carry out such other responsibilities as may be required to achieve
the goals set forth in this chapter.
A.
Proceedings. Meetings of the Board shall be held as the need arises
and at such reasonable times and place as the Board may determine,
though all hearings shall be scheduled within 30 days of receiving
an application. Any application to the Board must be made within 30
days of the Board's final decisions. When conducting hearings
and making decisions, a quorum shall be present. All meetings shall
be public and shall be subject to the Open Meetings Act.[1] The Board may adopt its own rules and procedures for hearings
which are not in conflict with the statutes or this chapter. A recording
secretary shall be present at all meetings where formal action is
to occur. The recording secretary shall create an audio tape of the
hearing and prepare a detailed set of minutes for each case. After
having heard the evidence, the Board shall decide which shall be supported
by written findings of fact. A decision made on an appeal application
shall be final and subject to review in accordance with the Administrative
Review Act of the State of Illinois.[2] A decision made on a major variance shall be a provisional
decision. All hearing minutes as well as actions and determinations
shall immediately be filed in the office of the Zoning Administrator
and the Village Clerk and shall be a public record. Any further such
review may be made in a court of competent jurisdiction.
A.
In the administration and enforcement of this chapter, it shall be
the duty and responsibility of the Village Board to:
(1)
Review recommendations of the Village Board on Zoning Map amendments,
special use permits, planned unit developments, and other amendments
to this chapter and make final determinations thereon;
(2)
Consider all appointments made by the Mayor to the Village Board;
(3)
Carry out such other responsibilities as may be specifically delegated
to the Village Board by this chapter.
