(A) Rules and by-laws. The Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals shall have sole authority to adopt any and all rules under I.C. 36-7-4-916 and any and all by-laws concerning organization, selection of officers, forms for applications, filing requirements, other than as to place of filing as herein provided for, procedures, notices for and conduct of meetings. Upon adoption of the rules and by-laws, they shall be applicable to the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals.
(B) Facilities and funding. The city shall provide suitable facilities for the holding of Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals hearings and the storage of its recorded documents and accounts, and its annual budget to provide sufficient funds for the functioning of the Board and its staff.
(C) Filing. All applications for variances, special uses and requests for appeal should be filed by the applicant with the staff of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, along with a $50 filing fee.
(D) Hearings. All hearings required for variances, special uses and appeals shall be by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals. As per § 82 (A), procedures for public notice setting forth time and place for all hearings by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals shall be established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, consistent with I.C. 5-3-1 or any other applicable provision of Indiana Code.
(Ord. 614, passed 2-22-1999; Ord. 617, passed 6-14-1999)