Subd. 1. A Board of Adjustment is established by the City Council.
Subd. 2. The Board of Adjustment shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business and shall keep a public record of its proceedings, including minutes of its meetings and its findings and determinations.
Subd. 3. The Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission. Such appeal may be taken by any person aggrieved by any such order or decision.
Subd. 4. The aggrieved applicant shall file an appeal, in writing, with the Zoning Administrator, describing the order or decision appealed, and the reasons they believe that order or decision to be in error. The written appeal shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator within 30 days of the appellant's receipt of the order or decision they wish to appeal.
Subd. 5. The Zoning Administrator shall transmit the written appeal to the Board of Adjustment. The Board shall set the date for a public hearing on the appeal and shall have a notice of such hearing provided to the appellant by mail at least ten days prior to the hearing.
Subd. 6. Any person may appear at the hearing, either in person or by agent or attorney. The Board of Adjustment shall make a decision within 30 days of the public hearing and a written order deciding the matter shall be provided to the appellant.
Subd. 7. The Board of Adjustment may reverse or affirm, in whole or in part, or modify the Zoning Administrator's or Planning Commission order, requirement, decision, or determination. The Board of Adjustment's decision shall be final. The reasons for the Board of Adjustment's decision shall be stated in writing.
(Ord. 699, passed 1-18-22)