(A) The powers of the Zoning Board of Appeals are:
(1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Officer;
(2) To hear and decide on appeals, special exceptions, variances and all other matters referred to it or upon which it is required to pass under this chapter; and
(3) In passing upon variances, the enforcement officer shall be present where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out the strict letter of this chapter to vary or modify the application of any of the regulations or provisions of this chapter relating to the use, construction or alteration of buildings or structure or the use of land so that the spirit of this chapter shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured and substantial justice done.
(B) In exercising the above mentioned powers, the Board may reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirements, decision or determination appealed from and may make the order, requirement, decision or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken.
(1986 Code, § 28.18.040) (Ord. 970, passed 8-15-1972)