After filing of the notice and application of appeal with the Board of Appeals, the Board shall set the date for a public hearing thereon within ten (10) days of the filing of such notice and shall fix a time and place of such hearing. The Board of Appeals shall have power to postpone and continue hearings in any cause upon sound reason therefore, and, if the time and place of the continued hearing is publicly announced at the time of the adjournment, no further notice shall be required.
(a) The appellant and the officer whose act or omission is the subject matter of appeal shall have the right to appear in person and/or with an attorney; and any other person in interest may appear at the public hearing in person and/or with an attorney.
(b) The appellant shall be entitled to review and consider the records of the Village and of the Building Inspector insofar as they refer to, or are relevant to the matter or matters in issue.
(c) The Board shall have the power to subpoena and require the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths, compel testimony and the production of books, papers and other evidence relevant to any matter or issue before it.
(d) In considering the appeal, relevant evidence may be presented directly affecting the subject matter of appeal.
(Ord. 2013-05. Passed 6-12-13.)