(A) All questions arising in connection with this chapter shall be presented first to the Zoning Administrator, who shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of this chapter. The Board of Adjustment shall have the authority to rule on matters of interpretation of this chapter, consider appeals from decisions of the Zoning Administrator, issue special use permits, and grant variances. Any appeal from a decision of the Board of Adjustment shall be to the courts as provided by law. The duties of the Town Board of Commissioners in connection with this chapter shall not include the hearing and passing upon of disputed questions that may arise in connection with the enforcement thereof, but the procedure for determining such questions shall be as prescribed in this chapter.
(B) The duties of the Board of Commissioners in connection with this chapter shall be the duty of considering and passing upon the initial ordinance and any proposed amendments or repeal of this chapter as provided by law. The Town Planning Commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Commissioners and shall provide recommendations to the Board, including recommendations pertaining to zoning amendments and other matters as designated by G.S. § 160A-361.
(C) Any board, including the Board of Commissioners, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board, shall keep minutes of its proceedings, including the names of members present and absent, a record of the vote on every question, or abstention from voting, if any, together with records of its examinations and other official actions.
(D) Pursuant to G.S. § 160D-309, all members appointed to the Board of Commissioners, Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board shall, before entering their duties, qualify by taking an oath of office.
(Ord. passed 10-19-1983; Ord. passed 6-8-2021)