(A) Board created. The Board of Adjustments, as created by ordinance and now performing its authorized duties is hereby perpetuated.
(B) Members. The Board shall consist of 5 regular members and 2 alternates, appointed by the City Council for 2 years staggered terms, who shall serve during their respective terms and until respective successors are appointed.
(C) Powers of the Board. The Board shall have the following powers:
(1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an Administrative Official in the enforcement of this chapter.
(2) To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this chapter upon which the Board is required to pass under this chapter.
(3) To authorize upon appeal in special cases such variances from the terms of this chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, the literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in unnecessary hardship, so that the spirit of this chapter shall be observed and substantial justice done.
(4) To determine and designate substandard buildings.
(D) Appeals to the Board of Adjustments. Appeals to the Board can be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, board or department of the municipality affected by any decision of the administrative officer. Such appeal shall be taken within 15 days time after the decision has been rendered by the administrative officer by filing a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof with the officer from whom the appeal is taken and with the Board. The officer from whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the Board all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken.
(Ord. O-12-743, passed 12-3-2012)