(A) Establishment and organization.
(1) The Marion Board of Zoning Appeals is established. No other divisions or boards shall exist.
(2) The membership of Marion of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be established as provided by state law.
(3) The Marion Board of Zoning Appeals shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and act upon appeals involving realty located within the corporate boundaries of the City of Marion.
(4) The Marion Board of Zoning Appeals shall have such duties and powers as are designated for such Boards of Zoning Appeals under Indiana law (I.C. 36-7-4), as amended or changed from time to time.
(1985 Code, § 36-7-4-600(10.2))
(B) Hearings. Upon application for a special exception or variance, and upon appeal from a decision of the Zoning Administrator or Director, the Board shall hold a public hearing. Public notice setting forth the time and place shall be given at least ten days before the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. Interested parties shall be notified as provided by the Board. The cost of such notices shall be borne by the person applying or appealing.
(1985 Code, § 36-7-4-600(10.3))