(A) The Board shall have the following power:
(1) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of Zoning or Building Code regulations;
(2) To hear and decide special exceptions to Zoning or Building Code regulations; and
(3) To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the Zoning or Building Code regulations as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the regulations will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of them shall be observed and substantial justice done.
(B) The Board shall have the power to recommend to the City Council such changes in the district boundaries or regulations as it deems necessary or desirable.
(C) The Board may from time to time adopt such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary to carry into effect the provisions of the Zoning or Building Code regulations.
(D) The Board shall recommend to the City Council the use, height and area districts in which each part of any annexation to the city shall be placed.
(E) The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal, give public notice thereof, as well as due notice to the parties in interest, and decide the same within a reasonable time. Such hearing for Building Code appeals shall be held in conformance with the terms of the building codes adopted by the city and its appeal process stated therein. Upon the hearing, any party may appear in person or by attorney.
(1992 Code, § 3-1-102) (Ord. 99-2, passed - -1999)