(a) The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals (the "Board") shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Designated City Official in the enforcement or administration of this chapter.
(b) Any person affected by any notice of violation which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter by filing an appeal.
(c) The person shall file, in the office of City Council, an appeal with a written request for the hearing and shall set forth the name, address, and phone number of the appellant and a brief statement of the grounds for the hearing and appeal from any notice of violation of this chapter. Requests shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of the date of the notice of violation. On receipt of the appeal, the Clerk of Council shall set a time and place for a hearing before the Board. The hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after a request has been filed. At the hearing, the appellant shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show cause why the notice and order should be modified or dismissed, or why a variance should be granted. The failure of the appellant or his representative to appear and present his position at the hearing shall be grounds for dismissal of the request.
(d) Any party entitled to appeal a decision of the Board may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 28-2021. Passed 3-22-21.)