(A) An appeal from a ruling of the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator under this subchapter concerning the enforcement of the provisions of this subchapter may be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals within such time as shall be prescribed by the Board in compliance with state statute. The applicant shall file with the Board a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The Zoning Administrator shall forthwith transmit to the Board all documents concerning the appeal. The notice requirements under state law shall be met as to the matters heard by the Board.
(B) The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of an appeal and decide the same within a reasonable time. Upon the hearing, any party may appear in person or by agent or attorney. The Board’s actions shall be in the form of a resolution clearly setting forth the Board’s decision. The Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination, and to that end shall have all the powers of the office, board, or commission from whom the appeal is taken.
(C) An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action being appealed.
(Prior Code, § 1264.04) (Ord. passed 11-12-2009)