In addition to the duties conferred by Charter, the Board shall have the following duties:
(a) To review appeals from decisions of the Commissioner.
(b) To review each application for an area variance which does not qualify as a minor variance under Section 1173.04(b).
(1) In reviewing such application, the Board shall determine whether the applicant can demonstrate that the literal enforcement of this
Code will, in the case of an area variance, result in practical difficulty according to the criteria set forth in Section 1173.04(c).
(Ord. 5-02. Passed 2-4-2002.)
(2) When granting an area variance, the Board may prescribe any conditions or safeguards that it deems necessary to insure that the applicant will comply with the terms of the variance, and to preserve the spirit and intent of the
Code.
(Ord. 124-05. Passed 2-6-2006.)
(c) The Board shall hold a public hearing within thirty (30) days after receipt of an application for a variance or an appeal of a decision of the Commissioner.
(Ord. 5-02. Passed 2-4-2002.)
(d) Within thirty (30) days after the public hearing required by paragraph (c) herein, the Board shall either approve, approve with supplementary conditions, defer, or disapprove the appeal or variance; the determination of the Board shall be supported by findings stated on the record.
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)