Except for those referred to the tree protection officer by the explicit terms of these regulations, all questions arising in connection with this chapter shall be presented first to the zoning administrator, who shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of this chapter. The board of adjustment shall have the authority to rule on matters of interpretation of this chapter, consider appeals from decisions of the zoning administrator and tree protection officer, issue special use permits, and grant variances. Any appeal from a decision of the board of adjustment shall be to the courts as provided by law. The duties of the town council in connection with this chapter shall be the duty of considering and passing upon the initial chapter and any proposed amendments or repeal of this chapter as provided by law. The town zoning and planning board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the town council and shall provide recommendations to the council, including recommendations pertaining to zoning amendments and other matters as designated in G.S. 160D.
(Code 1989, § 92.060; Ord. of 1-22-1991; Ord. of 6-12-2007; Ord. No. 21-05-11, 5-11-2021)