(A) All applications made to the Board shall be on a form approved by the Board and filed with the Zoning Administrator. The hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time, allowing for all required notifications. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount determined by resolution of the City Council and the following:
(1) An application for an administrative appeal may be filed by any affected property owner, tenant, governmental officer, department, board or bureau and shall refer to the specific administrative decision being appealed and include the appellant's reasoning in support of the appeal. The Zoning Administrator shall transmit to the Board of Zoning Appeals the application for the administrative appeal, together with all documentation constituting the record upon which the appealed action was taken.
(2) An application for a variance shall describe the details of the variance, including the specific requirement of this Code from which a variance is sought. The applicant shall specifically address and answer each of the variance standards, as identified in § 155.184(A). The application shall also be accompanied by a plan, which shall include at minimum the following:
(a) Legal description of the property;
(b) The boundaries and dimensions of the lot;
(c) The size and location of existing and proposed structures and off-street parking and loading spaces;
(d) Existing and proposed use of all parts of the lot and structures;
(e) Any other information that the Board of Zoning Appeals deems necessary to make a decision on the application.
(f) The Board may require drawings to be based upon a survey that is no more than ten years old, completed by a licensed surveyor.
(B) A notice stating the time, place and object of the hearing shall be served personally or by mail at least ten days prior to the day of the hearing to the applicant or appellant and to all other persons specified in the Board of Zoning Appeals rules of procedure. The notices, if served by mail, shall be sent to the last known address of the respective property owners as appearing on the Hamilton County Auditor's current tax list. The Zoning Administrator shall also cause notice of the hearing to be published on the city's website with the purpose of the meeting. Any party may appear at the hearing in person or by agent or attorney.
(Res. 21-1165, passed 7-20-21)