1127.03 POWERS OF BOARD.

   The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have the following powers:

   (a)   The Board shall have the power to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Administrative Officer in the enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance. The Board shall further have authority to issue determinations or decisions on special questions for the interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or for interpretation of the Zoning District Map, as submitted by the Administrative Officer.

   (b)   The Board shall have the power to authorize upon appeal, in specific cases, such variance from the terms of the City of Dover Zoning Ordinances as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of said Ordinances will result in unnecessary hardship or practical difficulties, as set forth in Chapter 1141. In granting a variance the Board may impose such conditions as it may deem necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare in furtherance of the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Dover so that the spirit of said Ordinances will be observed and substantial justice done.

   The Board shall have the power to grant the issuance of Conditional Use permit for the use of land, buildings or other structures as set forth in Chapter 1141, and to review such plans and nonconforming uses as specifically provided in the Dover City Zoning Ordinances.

(Ord. 12-05. Passed 3-21-05.)