An appeal of an administrative decision or for an interpretation of this Zoning Code shall be entertained by the Board of Zoning Appeals only if formal action has been taken by the Zoning Inspector with regard to an application for a building permit or zoning certificate, the issuance of a stop order, a specific referral, a notice of violation or some similar action, provided that:
(a) The application for an appeal from an administrative decision shall be filed with the Zoning Inspector within fifteen days of the alleged adverse decision. Said application shall include a reference to the decision from which the appeal is sought, the grounds for the appeals and the relevant provisions of this Zoning Code.
(b) Every appeal for an interpretation shall refer to the specific provision of this Zoning Code involved and shall exactly set forth the interpretation that is claimed.
(c) The applicant shall deposit a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) with the Zoning Inspector, to be deposited in the General Fund of the City.
(d) All appeals and applications made to the Board shall be in writing and on the forms prescribed therefor.
(e) The Board shall decide all appeals within sixty days after the date of the hearing, except that such time may be extended by mutual consent.
(f) After the filing of such application, a public hearing shall be held before the Board at its next regular meeting or at a special meeting called by the Chairperson of the Board for that purpose, but not sooner than fifteen days after the filing of such appeal or sooner than ten days after the first publication of the notice of such hearing. Notice shall be issued as provided in Section 1264.12.
(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)