Zoning Administrator and Zoning Board of Appeals

by | Jun 4, 2022 | Lee Township, Zoning | 0 comments

The Lee Township board is accepting letters of intent for the roles of Zoning Administrator and  Zoning Board of Appeals. Please send your letter of intent by Saturday, June 11th to theboard@leetownship.org or please submit a hard copy to: 

Letter of Intent 
1485 W. Olson Rd 
Midland, MI  

Zoning Administrator:

The Zoning Administrator or designee’s duties shall include the following items and any other tasks that may be assigned by the Township Board or provisions of this Ordinance:

  1. ACCEPT  AND RECORD APPLICATIONS, ISSUE, AND RECORD PERMITS. All applications for site plans shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or designee who shall keep a record of all applications that have been submitted and their disposition. When all applicable provisions of this Ordinance have been met regarding any application, the Zoning Administrator or designee shall allow a zoning permit to be issued for the proposed use. When conditions are not met, the  Zoning Administrator or designee shall consult with the applicant to determine the proper course of action. The Zoning Administrator or designee shall maintain a record of all applications, including documentation for each.
  2. ISSUE WRITTEN DENIAL. When an application for a site plan is denied, the Zoning Administrator or designee shall provide the applicant with a written denial, stating the reasons for the denial.
  3. INSPECTIONS. The  Supervisor or designee shall be empowered to make inspections of buildings or premises to carry out enforcement of this Ordinance.
  4. RECORD NONCONFORMING USES. The Zoning  Administrator or designee shall record all nonconforming uses existing at the effective date of this Ordinance.
  5. RECORD SPECIAL USES. The Zoning Administrator or designee shall keep a  record of all Special Use Permits issued under the terms of this Ordinance.
  6. RECORD  INTERPRETATIONS OF ORDINANCE. The Zoning Administrator or designee shall maintain a  concise record of all interpretations of this Ordinance rendered by the Zoning Board of Appeals.  Interpretations of the Ordinance do not include dimensional or administrative issues. This record shall be consulted whenever questions arise concerning the interpretation of any provision of this Ordinance to determine whether any applicable precedents have been set.
  7. PUBLIC  INFORMATION. The Clerk or Supervisor shall respond to inquiries and dispense information or copies of this Ordinance to make the public aware of and familiar with the provisions of this  Ordinance. Public awareness and acceptance of the Zoning Ordinance will help to maintain compliance with it.
  8. RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS. Refer to Township Policy on Ordinance  Enforcement.
  9. MAY NOT CHANGE ORDINANCE. Under no circumstances is the Zoning Enforcement Officer permitted to make changes in this Ordinance or to vary the terms of this  Ordinance.

Salary: $150/month 

Zoning Board of Appeals:

The Zoning Board of Appeals is a board authorized to deal with issues arising in the administration of Lee Township’s zoning ordinance. The board hears matters referred to the  ZBA, grants variances, and listens to appeals from administrator decisions.  

Salary: Per diem as determined by the Lee Township Board.