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SECTION 18.7 DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
   A.   In exercising the aforementioned powers, the Board of Adjustments may, so long as such action is in conformity with the terms of this Ordinance, reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirements, decision, or determination as made by the Zoning Administrator, from whom the appeal is taken.
   B.   A simple majority of the total membership of the Board of adjustment as established by regulation or agreement, shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of the Zoning Administrator, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this Ordinance, or to effect any variation in the application of this Ordinance.
   C.   The details of the decision of the Board shall be forwarded to the Zoning Administrator.
SECTION 18.8 DECISIONS OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
   A.   Upon petition by an applicant, the Zoning Administrator may waive or modify the standards governing the placement of certain appurtenant structures within a residential property.
   B.    For the purposes of this section, appurtenant structures shall be limited to swimming pools, porches, decks, utility sheds (smaller than 100 square feet), and single story garages located in the rear yard.
   C.   Applicants shall request such consideration in writing, stating the nature of the request and reasons for the need for a modification or waiver.
   D.   All decisions of the Zoning Administrator shall be rendered, in writing, within ten (10) working days of receipt of a petition.
   E.   The Zoning Administrator, at his/her discretion, may refer a petition to the Board of Adjustments for action without recommendation.
   F.   The Zoning Administrator shall have discretion with regard to determination if an application to the Board of Adjustment for a dimensional variance qualifies as a small project. Small projects typically include circumstances where the Board of Adjustment application fee exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the total cost of the project.
(Am. Ord. O-2019-006-A, passed 3-25-2019)
ARTICLE XIX
SCHEDULE OF FEES
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