(a) Establishment. The North Perry Village Board of Zoning Appeals is established in accordance with Ohio R.C. 713.11 and shall have all the powers and duties prescribed by law and by this Planning and Zoning Code.
(b) Composition and Appointment. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of five (5) electors appointed by Council. The terms of each member shall be five (5) years beginning January 1, except the initial terms shall be of such length and so arranged that the term of one member shall expire each year. The Board shall organize annually to elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary.
(c) Meetings.
(1) Meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be held at the call of the Chairman, and at such other times as the Board of Zoning Appeals may determine. The Chairman, or in his absence the Acting Chairman, may administer oaths and the Board of Zoning Appeals may compel the attendance of witnesses.
(2) All meetings shall be public and the minutes of all meetings shall be kept showing attendance of members, the vote of each member upon each question or, if absent or abstaining from vote, indicating such fact.
(3) The Board may adopt from time to time such rules as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of the Planning and Zoning Code and/or to exercise its powers and functions.
(d) Quorum. Three (3) members of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall constitute a quorum at all meetings. A vote of three shall be necessary to make decisions, or act on any authorization.
(e) Powers and Duties. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have all powers and duties now or hereafter authorized by law, including the following powers and duties:
(1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Inspector or other administrative official in the enforcement of this Planning and Zoning Code or any amendments thereto, unless specifically stated otherwise.
(2) To authorize upon appeal, in specific cases, such variance, excluding use variance, from the terms of this Planning and Zoning Code as will not be contrary to the public interest, according to the review criteria set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.
(3) To authorize variances for nonconforming uses, structures and lots in compliance with Chapter 1145.
(4) To interpret any provisions of this Planning and Zoning Code so that it is in harmony with its general purpose and intent so that the public health, safety and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done; except for interpretations of the zoning district boundaries, which are the responsibility of the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 19-10. Passed 11-7-19.)