The powers and duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals are described below. Duties should be interpreted as activities that are obligations. Powers should be interpreted as activities that are optional to be initiated.
(A) Board of Zoning Appeals duties.
(1) Review and hear appeals of decisions made under this chapter by the Zoning Administrator, Plan Commission staff, Building Commissioner, committees or administrative boards or other body, except Plan Commission;
(2) Review, hear and approve or deny all petitions for special exceptions based on the provisions of this chapter and Indiana Code;
(3) Review, hear and approve or deny all petitions for variances from development standards (such as height, bulk or area) of this chapter;
(4) Review, hear and approve or deny all petitions for variances of use regulations in this chapter;
(5) Hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the Planning Director, Zoning Administrator and Building Commissioner; and
(6) All duties as permitted by Indiana Code.
(B) Board of Zoning Appeals powers.
(1) Hire, remove and determine job descriptions for support staff (as necessary);
(2) Determine the compensation for support staff and BZA members as provided within the annual budget of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and
(3) All powers as permitted by Indiana Code.
(Ord. 2002-05, passed 12-30-2002, § 13.5)