§ 156.109 EXCEPTIONS; APPEALS AND VARIANCES.
   (A)   Existing structures in use for residential purposes prior to the passage of this subchapter shall be exempt so long as the residential use continues. The conversion of any residential unit, or part thereof, into a multi-family dwelling, or to be used for commercial purposes shall cause the city to require the minimum number of paved off-street parking spaces.
   (B)   (1)   The Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA) shall be designated to hear and decide appeals or variances and waivers, in whole or parts thereof, and shall conduct its hearings pursuant to the fees, notice of hearing and general rules of assessment and action described in this chapter and outlined in any prevailing state legislation.
      (2)   However, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall have full authority on off-street parking variances, appeals and/or waivers for any conditional use permit proposed before said public hearing forums.
(Ord. 2016-07B, passed 8-9-2016)