The Board shall set its operating rules in accordance with Montana Code Annotated sections 76-2-321 through 76-2-328, and shall have the following powers:
A. Hear And Decide Appeals: To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the provisions of this Title, or any amendment thereto.
B. Authorize Variances: To authorize variances in specific cases such variance from the terms of this Title as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this Title will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of this Title be observed and substantial justice done. The Board may, after public notice and hearing, approve, conditionally approve or deny any request to grant variances.
C. Reverse Decision Of Administrative Officer: The concurring vote of four (4) members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of any administrative official, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this Title, or to effect any variation of this Title.
(Ord. 253, 12-1-1998; amd. Ord. 24-004, 5-9-2024)