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(a) A variance, once granted, shall not be withdrawn or changed unless there is a change of circumstances. Further:
(1) If, after the expiration of one year, no substantial construction has begun and the variance request and approval were not a portion of a plan approved further by the Planning Commission, the variance shall be deemed null and void.
(2) If, however, the variance approvals have become part of a plan which ultimately has been approved by the Planning Commission, these variance approvals shall remain in effect as part of that plan, including any extension period granted by the Planning Commission and Council.
(Ord. 94-87. Passed 5-17-94.)
(b) If an appeal has been denied by the Board, it need not reconsider the same appeal if it is resubmitted within six months after the date of the decision unless the underlying conditions have substantially changed.
(Ord. 1970-232. Passed 9-15-71.)
(a) The position of Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals is hereby established.
(b) The Secretary shall be appointed by the Mayor.
(c) The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Secretary shall be as follows:
(1) Attending all meetings of the Board and acting as recording secretary;
(2) Maintaining accurate and timely records of all meetings of the Board;
(3) Arrange for transcription of timely and accurate minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Board. All meetings are required to be audio taped as outlined in Section 212.03 of the Codified Ordinances of the City;
(4) Preparing the agenda for all meetings of the Board;
(5) Attending all public hearings being conducted by the Board;
(6) Answering all inquiries directed to the Board or directing inquiries to the proper City official for answer or disposition; and
(7) Transmitting, when necessary, to other City officials, all records of meetings or hearings conducted by the Board when requested by the Chairperson of the Board or when requested by other proper department heads.
(Ord. 98-116. Passed 9-1-98; Ord. 01-95. Passed 7-17-01; Ord. 03-149. Passed 12-1-03; Ord. 14-17. Passed 2-18-14; Ord. 21-153. Passed 10-5-21.)