An appeal may be taken to the zoning board of appeals by any person, firm, or corporation, or by any officer, department, board, or bureau aggrieved by a decision of the office of the director of public services. The appeal shall be taken within the time which shall be prescribed by the zoning board of appeals by general rule, by filing with the office of the director of public services, and with the board, a notice of appeal, specifying the grounds thereof. The director of public services shall forthwith transmit to the board all of the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed was taken.
('69 Code, App. A, § 10.6-1)