(A) Board of Zoning Appeals. In order to execute the purpose of this code, shall create a Board of Zoning Appeals, which shall hereinafter be referred to as "the Board," and said Board shall have the following duties:
(1) To decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any interpretation, judgment, determination or decision made by the Code Enforcement Administrator in the administration and enforcement of this property maintenance code. Filing of an appeal shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. At such hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and show cause why any item appearing on such notice and order should be modified or withdrawn. The failure of the petitioner or his/her representative to appear and state his case at such hearing shall have the same effect as if no petitioner were filed.
(2) Findings. After a hearing, the Board shall sustain, modify, or withdraw any items appearing on the notice and order by majority vote, depending upon its findings as to whether the provisions of this chapter have been complied with and the petitioner and the Code Enforcement Administrator shall be notified in writing of such findings.
(3) Record. The proceedings of such hearing, including the findings and decisions of the Board and reasons therefore shall be summarized and reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Code Enforcement Administrator. Such record shall also include a copy of every notice and order issued in connection with the matter.
(4) Appeal of decision. Appeals from the Board shall be to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court as provided by the state statutes.
(Ord. 2019-02, passed 6-18-19)