1137.06 POWERS.

   The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have those powers, duties and functions as are provided under the Charter, by the ordinances and resolutions of the City and the general laws of Ohio, to the extent those laws are not in conflict with and are consistent with the Charter and the ordinances and resolutions of the City, and in addition, the Board shall:

(a)   Hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement or decision of determination by an administrative official in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance;

(b)   Authorize, upon appeal, a variance as defined in Section 1133.01(a)(86);

(c)   Interpret the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as provided in Chapter 1141;

(d)   Authorize or prohibit additional uses as provided in Sections 1143.02 and 1143.03;

(e)   Permit the extension or substitution of a nonconforming use as provided in Chapter 1198;

(f)   Permit the temporary use of a structure or premises in any district for a purpose or use that does not conform to the regulations prescribed elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance for the district in which it is located, provided that such use be of a temporary nature, and does not involve the erection of a substantial structure, and further provided that a zoning certificate for such use shall be granted in the form of a temporary and revocable permit, for not more than a twelve month period, subject to such conditions as shall safeguard the public health, safety, morals and general welfare;

(g)   Authorize the restoration or reconstruction of a nonconforming building or structure as provided in Section 1198.05; and

(h)   Such other duties as may be required by the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 94-84. Passed 7-9-84.)