(a) Authorization. An appeal from a decision of the Zoning Inspector with respect to the interpretation or application of this Zoning Ordinance may be taken to the Board of Zoning Appeals by any person aggrieved, or his agent, or by any Officer of the Village affected by such decision of the Zoning Inspector.
(b) Notice of Appeal.
(1) Appeals to the Board shall be filed within twenty days after the decision of the Zoning Inspector by filing a written notice of appeal with the Zoning Inspector and with the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(2) The notice of appeal shall specify the grounds for such appeal. Upon receipt of a notice of appeal, the Zoning Inspector shall forthwith transmit to the Board all of the papers constituting the record upon which the decision being appealed was based.
(c) Hearing on Appeal.
(1) The Board shall select a reasonable time and place for the hearing of an appeal, which shall be held not less than fifteen nor more than seventy days after receipt of the application; give at least ten days written notice thereof to the owners of property within 300 feet of the applicant's property, as they shall appear on the notice of appeal.
(2) In addition, public notice of such hearings as to the time, place, date, and subject of the hearing, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing. Any party in interest may appear and be heard at the hearing in person, by agent, or by attorney.
(d) Decision on Appeals. The Board shall have all the powers of the Zoning Inspector with respect to such decision. The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse or modify any decision of the Zoning Inspector under this Resolution. The Board shall render a written decision on the application without unreasonable delay after the close of a hearing, and in all cases within thirty days after the close of the hearing. A copy of the decision and finding of fact shall be sent to the applicant, Council, and the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 74-8. Passed 10-3-74.)