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In order to carry out its mandated functions, the Village
of Bellaire utilizes a number of administrative departments.
Village office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Janet Koch is the Clerk/Planner (Zoning Administrator) for the Village of Bellaire. Office of Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Cathy Odom is the Treasurer/Clerk for the Village of Bellaire. As Treasurer/Deputy Clerk, Cathy is responsible for the accounting, tax collecting, and human resource activities of the village. She also assists in administrative functions such as election management, cemetery administration, record keeping, administering oaths of office, and correspondence. Cathy is also Vice-Chair of the Bellaire Election Commission, Treasurer for the Bellaire Building Authority, and is staff to the Finance and Insurance Committee (a standing committee of the Village Council). Office of the Zoning Administrator: The Village Zoning Administrator is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the village zoning ordinance. The position of Zoning Administrator is authorized through the City and Village Zoning Act (P.A. 207 of 1921). The Zoning Administrator works directly for and is responsible to the Village Planning and Zoning Commission. In addition to administering the zoning ordinance, she assists in village planning activities, administers the Parcel Division Ordinance, coordinates with the Police Department on administration and enforcement of the Nuisance Ordinance, serves as advisory staff to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and is responsible for development and management of all GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping activities. Land Use Zoning Permits are required for all new construction, additions, storage buildings, fences, signs, and travel trailers within the village. Special Use Permits are required for all Special Uses listed within the respective district. For a list of zoning related applications click here. Zoning Ordinances can be found online or a hard copy can be purchased at the village offices at a cost of $10.00. Zoning Administrator - Janet Koch is the Zoning Administrator for the Village of Bellaire. The Department of Public Works The Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of Village property. They perform road construction, road maintenance, sidewalk construction and maintenance, plowing and snow removal. They maintain the Village parks. They also maintain our water system and wastewater treatment plant. Ken Stead - DPW Supervisor Russ Fillmore - WWTP Supervisor Aaron Kirt - DPW Staff Chris Thompson - DPW Staff Al Odom - DPW Staff Young, Graham, Elsenheimer, Wendling P.O. Box 398 Bellaire, MI 49615 231-533-8635 |
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