§ 18.1. Administration.

A.

Administration. The provisions of this ordinance shall be administered by the zoning administrator, zoning board of appeals, planning commission, and township board.

B.

Planning commission. The planning commission shall have the following powers and duties:

1.

The planning commission and township staff shall carry on a continuous review of the effectiveness and appropriateness of this ordinance and recommend to township board any appropriate changes or amendments in accordance with article 21.

2.

The planning commission shall hear and make recommendations to the township board regarding amendments to this ordinance, including rezoning requests, following the procedures outlined in article 21.

3.

The planning commission shall render decisions on special land use permits and preliminary PUD plans.

4.

The planning commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings showing the official action of the commission and the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating as such. The planning commission shall act by motion or resolution. Minutes and the records of all official actions shall be filed with the Township Clerk and kept as a public record.

5.

The concurring vote of the majority of planning commission members present during a quorum shall be necessary to take any action authorized by the zoning ordinance.

6.

The planning commission shall adopt rules and procedures governing its activities.

7.

The planning commission shall perform such other duties assigned by this ordinance, in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.

C.

Township board. Upon receipt of a recommendation by the planning commission, the township board shall decide upon the following:

1.

Zoning ordinance amendments.

2.

Zoning map amendments.

3.

Final PUD plans.

4.

Preliminary and final condominium plans.

5.

The township board shall perform such other duties assigned by this ordinance, in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act.