1137.03 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS.

   (a)   Authority. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have all the powers and duties prescribed by law and by this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2000-143. Passed 6-26-00.)

   (b)   Composition and appointment.

      (1)   Regular Members. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of five (5) citizen members.

         A.   The five members shall each be appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council for a period of four (4) years, ending on December 31 of the fourth year. Every two (2) years, the Mayor shall appoint, or reappoint, persons to serve in either two (2) or three (3) of the member positions so that the period of service for new members shall always overlap the period of service of other members.

         B.   In the event of death or resignation of a member, the Mayor, with the approval of Council, shall make the appointment for the duration of the unexpired portion of the term of the member.

            (Ord. 2004-226. Passed 12-6-04.)

      (2)   Alternate Member. In addition to the regular membership of the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Mayor, with the approval of Council, shall make the appointment of one (1) alternate member of the Board who is to be designated as an alternate member. When the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals has notice that a regular member may not attend a meeting, the Secretary will contact the alternate for their attendance at the Board’s scheduled meeting. The alternate will vote only when he or she is replacing an absent board member.

   (c)   Organization. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall elect a Chairman from its membership, shall appoint a Clerk and shall prescribe rules for the conduct of its affairs.

    (d)   Quorum. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall require a quorum of three (3) members at all its meetings, and a concurring vote of three (3) members shall be necessary to effect an order.

   (e)   Meetings. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall meet at the call of its Chairman or two (2) other members and at such other regular times as it may, by resolution, determine.

   (f)   Witnesses The Board of Zoning Appeals Chairman or Acting Chairman shall administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses in all matters in which it has authority. (Ord. 2000-143. Passed 6-26-00.)