A. Scope: The boards of adjustment hear and decide appeals for variances and interpretations of this code and issue temporary use permits, in accordance with A.R.S. § 11-807 and Chapter 18.93 (Board of Adjustment Variances, Temporary Use Permits and Interpretations).
1. Interpretation: The boards interpret this code on appeal when:
a. There is a dispute between the appellant and the zoning inspector of the other county official as to a decision or interpretation, or
b. The location of a zoning district in doubt (refer to Section 18.05.030, Zones, Maps and Boundaries);
2. Variances: The boards may allow variances from a provision of this code in accordance with Section 18.93.030 (Board of Adjustment Variances, Temporary Use Permits and Interpretations);
3. Temporary use permits: The board may issue a temporary use permit in accordance with Section 18.93.040, (Board of Adjustment Variances, Temporary Use Permits and Interpretations);
4. Other duties: The applicable boards shall also act as the airport zoning board of adjustment in accordance with A.R.S. § 2-328.
[B. Reserved.]
C. Composition:
1. Appointment:
a. There is one board in each of the supervisorial districts of Pima County,
b. Five members shall be appointed for each board. Each member shall be a resident and taxpayer of the supervisorial district from which appointed,
c. Appointments to the boards shall be made by majority vote of the board of supervisors;
2. Terms: Appointments shall be for staggered terms of four years each, except that the initial members shall be appointed, by lot, for the following terms:
a. One member for one year,
b. One member for two years,
c. One member for three years, and
d. Two members for four years;
3. Vacancies: Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired period of that term within a reasonable time period, as provided for appointments;
4. Removal: The board of supervisors has the authority to remove, by majority vote, any member for neglect of duty, inefficiency or misconduct in office.
D. Transaction of business:
1. Each board shall conduct its business in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes, applicable Pima County regulations, and its own adopted rules and regulations;
2. The planning director or a representative from the planning and zoning division shall be the executive secretary of each board.
(Ord. 2007-34 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1985-188 § 1 (part), 1985)