[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Parma 6-19-2018 by L.L. No. 1-2018. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall apply to the appointment, terms, functions,
and powers of alternate members appointed to serve on the Planning
Board and Zoning Board of Appeals in the Town of Parma.
A.Â
In
the event that a Planning Board member is absent for any reason, an
alternate member is hereby authorized to take the place of an absent
Planning Board member. In order for the alternate member to qualify
to take the place of an absent Planning Board member, that alternate
member must have been appointed by the Town Board prior to the date
he first acts as a voting member.
B.Â
In
the event that a Zoning Board of Appeals member is absent for any
reason, an alternate member is hereby authorized to take the place
of an absent Zoning Board of Appeals member. In order for the alternate
member to qualify to take the place of an absent Zoning Board of Appeals
member, that alternate member must have been appointed by the Town
Board prior to the date he first acts as a voting member.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An individual appointed by the Town Board who is utilized
when a regular member is unable for any reason to participate on an
application or matter before the respective board, as provided herein.
An individual appointed by the Town Board to serve on the
Town Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to the provisions
of the local law or ordinance which first established such Planning
Board or Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Planning Board of the Town of Parma as established by
the Town Board, pursuant to the provisions of § 271 of the
Town Law.
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Parma as established
by the Town Board, pursuant to the provisions of § 267 of
the Town Law.
A.Â
The
Town Board of the Town of Parma hereby enacts this chapter to provide
a process for appointing alternate members of the Planning Board and
Zoning Board of Appeals. These individuals would serve when members
are absent or unable to participate on an application or matter before
the respective board.
B.Â
Alternate
members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board shall be
appointed by the Town Board for terms of three years, with the term
to expire on December 31 of the third year after the date of appointment.
C.Â
The
chairperson of the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals may designate
an alternate to substitute for a member when such member is unable
to participate on an application or matter before the Board. When
so designated, the alternate member shall possess all the powers and
responsibilities of such member of the Board. Such designation shall
be entered into the minutes of the initial Planning Board meeting
or Zoning Board of Appeals meeting at which the substitution is made.
D.Â
All
provisions of state law relating to Planning Board and Zoning Board
of Appeals Board member eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility
of office and service on other boards, as well as any provisions of
a local law/local ordinance relating to training, continuing education,
compensation and attendance, shall also apply to alternate members.
This chapter is hereby adopted pursuant to the provisions of
§ 10 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law and § 10
of the New York State Statute of Local Governments. It is the intent
of the Town Board, pursuant to § 10 of the New York State
Municipal Home Rule Law, to supersede the provisions of:
