(A) Application for any adjustment permissible under the provisions of this section shall be made to the Zoning Administrator, as created in § 153.150(A) in the form of a written application for a building permit or for a permit to use the property or premises as set forth in the application.
(B) An application for an adjustment shall be accompanied by payment of a fee, in addition to the regular building permit fee, if any. The fee for the adjustment shall be determined by the City Council.
(C) Upon receipt of an application, the Zoning Administrator shall set a time and place for a public hearing before the Board on the application.
(D) At least 10 days before the date of hearing, a notice of the hearing shall be published once in the official newspaper.
(E) The Board shall make its recommendation upon the application to the City Council within 15 days of the application.
(F) In recommending any adjustment or variance under the provisions of this section, the Board shall designate the conditions as will, in its opinion, secure substantially the objectives of the regulation or provision to which the adjustment or variance is granted, with respect to light, air and the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare.
(G) No permit shall be issued under the provisions of this section unless and until a recommendation of the Board is approved and confirmed by the City Council.
(H) In reporting its recommendation to the City Council, the Board shall report all facts within its possession regarding the application for adjustment and its findings with respect to the application.
(I) The Board shall also specifically and fully set forth any adjustment or variance granted and any conditions designated.
(J) Upon receipt of the report, the City Council either shall by resolution approves and confirms the decisions (with or without changes) or shall refuse to approve and confirm the decision.
(K) In all cases in which adjustments or variances are granted under the provisions of this section, the Board and the City Council shall require evidence and guarantees, as they may deem necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions designated in connection therewith.
(Ord passed 4- -1995; Am. Ord. passed 8- -2001)