Chapter 18.188
POWERS AND DUTIES
Sections:
18.188.030 Board of Zoning Appeals.
18.188.040 Zoning Administrator.
18.188.010 Common Council.
The powers and duties of the Common Council are described below. Duties should be interpreted as activities that are obligations. Powers should be interpreted as activities that are optional and may be initiated.
(A) Common Council Duties.
(1) Documents. Adopt, reject or amend the Angola Comprehensive Plan, strategic plans or unified development ordinance that has been certified and submitted by the Plan Commission.
(2) Amendments. Adopt, reject or amend proposals to amend or partially repeal the text of the Angola Comprehensive Plan, strategic plans or unified development ordinance that have been certified and submitted by the Plan Commission.
(3) Zoning Map. Adopt, reject or amend proposals to amend the official zoning map certified and submitted by the Plan Commission.
(4) Fee Schedule. Adopt, reject or amend a fee schedule.
(5) Enforcement. Enforce regulations and procedures of the Angola Comprehensive Plan and unified development ordinance to the extent of the local resolutions, ordinances and state of Indiana law.
(6) Other. Other duties as permitted by Indiana Code.
(B) Common Council Powers.
(1) Document Amendment Initiation. Initiate amendments to the Angola Comprehensive Plan, strategic plans, or unified development ordinance by making the proposal to the Plan Commission.
(2) Zoning Map Amendment Initiation. Initiate amendments to the official zoning map by making the proposal to the Plan Commission.
(3) Other. Other powers as permitted by Indiana Code. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 1.23.]
18.188.020 Plan Commission.
The powers and duties of the Plan Commission are described below. Duties should be interpreted as activities that are obligations. Powers should be interpreted as activities that are optional and may be initiated.
(A) Plan Commission Duties.
(1) Documents. Adopt and maintain the Common Council approved Angola Comprehensive Plan and unified development ordinance as authorized under Indiana state law.
(2) Rules and Procedures. Adopt and maintain rules and procedures for holding meetings, holding public hearings, and administrating and enforcing the Angola Comprehensive Plan and unified development ordinance.
(3) Records. Maintain complete records of all meetings, hearings, correspondences, and affairs of the Plan Commission.
(4) Materials. Publish and make available to the public all plans, ordinances, and other related material that are the responsibility of the Plan Commission.
(5) Process and Seal. Adopt and maintain a permitting process and seal used to certify official or approved documents.
(6) Recommendations for Documents. Certify and submit recommendations to the Common Council including new versions of and revisions to the Angola Comprehensive Plan, unified development ordinance, and official zoning map.
(7) Recommendations for Planned Developments. Certify and submit recommendations to the Common Council for adopting a planned development district.
(8) Fiscal Records. Maintain monetary and fiscal records of the Plan Commission.
(9) Budget. Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Common Council.
(10) Plats. Approve or deny plats or replats of subdivisions.
(11) Waivers. Approve or deny request for waivers to the subdivision requirements of this title.
(12) Development Plans. Approve or deny development plans and amendments to development plans.
(13) Names. Approve or deny proposed subdivision names, street names and addresses in new developments.
(14) Enforcement. Enforce regulations and procedures of the Comprehensive Plan and unified development ordinance to the extent of the local resolutions, ordinances and state of Indiana law.
(15) Other. Other duties as permitted by Indiana Code.
(B) Plan Commission Powers.
(1) Staff. Hire, remove, and determine job descriptions for support staff with the Office of Economic Development and Planning.
(2) Committees. Establish advisory committees as necessary.
(3) Funding. Seek funding assistance through grant programs as necessary.
(4) Distribution. Distribute copies or summaries of the Angola Comprehensive Plan or unified development ordinance to the general public and development community.
(5) Compensation. Determine the compensation for support staff and members as provided within the budget submission to Common Council.
(6) Other. Other powers as permitted by Indiana Code.
(C) Plat Committee Duties.
(1) The Plan Commission may establish a Plat Committee in accordance with IC 36-7-4-402 and 36-7-4-701. The Plat Committee has authority to approve or deny primary plats, secondary plats/plat amendments, and plat vacations as listed in AMC 18.192.110, General, through 18.192.150, Plat vacation. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 1.24.]
18.188.030 Board of Zoning Appeals.
The duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals are described below. Duties should be interpreted as activities that are obligations.
(A) Board of Zoning Appeals Duties.
(1) Appeals. Hear and determine appeals from, and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official or commission (except the Plan Commission) charged with the enforcement of this title.
(2) Exceptions. Authorize exceptions to the zoning district and overlay district regulations only in the classes of uses or in particular situations as specified in this title.
(3) Variances. Authorize, on appeal in specific cases, variances from the terms of this title.
(4) Interpretations. Interpret the official zoning map.
(5) Other. Other duties as permitted by Indiana Code. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 1.25.]
18.188.040 Zoning Administrator.
The duties delegated by the Plan Commission to the Zoning Administrator are described below. Duties should be interpreted as activities that are obligations.
(A) Zoning Administrator Duties.
(1) Plan Commission Files. Maintain complete records of all meetings, hearings, correspondences, budgets, rules and procedures, memberships, term expirations and general affairs of the Plan Commission.
(2) Plan Commission Meetings. Serve as staff for the Plan Commission and any of its committees by setting agendas, conducting research, distributing meeting information, and serving as Plan Commission Secretary.
(3) Publish. Publish and make available to the public all plans, ordinances, and other related material that are the responsibility of the Plan Commission.
(4) Public Interaction. Be available as a first point of contact for planning and zoning questions from the public.
(5) Administrative Decisions. Make administrative decisions based on the standards and procedures in this title.
(6) Interpretations. Interpret the standards in this title.
(7) Applications. Process applications submitted to the Office of Economic Development and Planning.
(8) Review. Review permit applications and issue or deny permits submitted to the Office of Economic Development and Planning.
(9) Inspections and Enforcement. Complete field inspections of improvements, structures, and uses to verify compliance with this title.
(10) Recommendations. Prepare and present Plan Commission recommendations to other commissions and boards.
(11) Other. Other duties that may be delegated by the Plan Commission from time to time. [Ord. 1746-2023; Ord. 1286-2008. UDO § 1.26.]