Appeals to the Board may be taken by any person or by any officer, board or department of the village deeming himself, herself or itself to be adversely affected by the decision of the Zoning Inspector or any decision in which the Board has original jurisdiction. Such appeal shall be taken within 20 days after the decision. The appellant shall post security for the cost of all action required for the hearing of the appeal. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the Zoning Inspector whose decision is appealed, shall certify to the Board of Zoning Appeals after the notice of the appeal has been filed, that by reasons of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in his or her opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such cases, proceedings shall not be stayed by other than a restraining order granted by the Board or by a court having lawful jurisdiction. Within its powers the Board of Zoning Appeals may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part or modify the order, requirement, decision or determination as in its opinion ought to be done, and to that end shall have all the powers of the Zoning Inspector from whom the appeal is taken, and it may issue or direct the issuance of a permit or certificate. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall decide all such appeals within a reasonable time after date of hearing.
(Ord. 30-1974, § 901.8, passed 7-15-1974)