The procedures to be followed by the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall be as follows.
(A) Written applications for the approval of the variances referred to in §§ 11-804 and 11-805 of this article shall be filed with the Board upon forms and in a manner prescribed by the Board. A fee as established by resolution of the City Council shall be paid to the Zoning Administrator, upon the filing of each application for variance, for the purpose of defraying costs of the proceedings described herein. A written receipt shall be issued to the person making such payment, and records thereof shall be kept in such manner as prescribed by law. Such applications, which appeal decisions by the enforcing officer, shall be made within 20 days of the date of such decision.
(B) The Board shall hold a public hearing on each application for a variance. Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given by publication thereof in a paper of general circulation in the city at least one time ten days prior to such hearing.
(C) The Board shall make its findings and determination in writing within 40 days from the date of filing the application and shall forthwith transmit a copy thereof to the applicant.
(D) The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question and shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions, which shall be a public record.
(E) In approving applications for variances, the Board shall have authority to impose such conditions as it deems necessary to protect the best interest of the surrounding property or neighborhood.
(2005 Code, § 11-806)