Upon the filing of the written application, the Service Director shall investigate the statements contained therein and shall submit the application and his findings to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board shall set a date for a hearing upon the application and shall notify the applicant of the date. If, after a hearing, the Board determines that the granting of the application shall not adversely affect the public welfare, health, safety and convenience, it shall grant the application with such conditions relating to the method of the removal, the terms of the permit, the amount of topsoil, earth or dirt to be left on the land, the reseeding or replanting, the drainage or topography and such other conditions as the Board may deem necessary for the protection of the public interest, health, safety and welfare. Any conditions imposed by the Board shall be made a part of the permit and constitute limitations therein.
In the event that the Board denies any application, the applicant may appeal its decision to Council within thirty days and Council may, by majority vote, act on the application, subject to the limitations set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 97-1952. Passed 11-24-52.)