Any person firm or corporation deeming him/herself or itself to be adversely affected by a decision of the Zoning Administrator, or by any administrative officer deciding matters relating to this Building Code may appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(a) Such person may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Board of Zoning Appeals. Such person shall file with the City Clerk a written petition requesting such a hearing and containing a statement of grounds therefore within fifteen (15) days after the date of the decision.
(Ord. 56-2008. Passed 10-9-08.)
(b) The Board of Zoning Appeals, by concurring vote of the majority of its members may reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify, the decision appealed from, and shall make such order or determination as in its opinion ought to be made. Failure to secure such concurring votes shall be deemed a confirmation of the decision of the Zoning Administrator.
(c) A Board of Zoning Appeals member shall not participate in any hearings or vote on any appeal in which that member has a direct or indirect financial interest, or is engaged as a contractor, or is engaged in the preparation of plans and specifications, or in which that member has any personal interest.
(Ord. 86-2005. Passed 12-19-05.)