A. Grounds: An appeal may be taken to the zoning board of appeals by any person, or by any officer, department, board or bureau affected by a decision of the building/zoning inspector relative to the zoning regulations of this code.
B. Filing Appeal: An appeal shall be taken within forty five (45) days of the action complained of, by filing with the village clerk and with the board of appeals a notice of appeal, specifying the grounds thereof. The building/zoning inspector shall forthwith transmit to the board all of the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken.
C. Stay Of Proceedings: An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the building/zoning inspector certifies to the zoning board of appeals after the notice of appeal has been filed with him that, by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property, in which case, the proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order, which may be granted by the zoning board of appeals or by a court of record on application, on notice to the building/zoning inspector and on due cause shown. (1982 Code § 2-3-3; amd. 2016 Code)
D. Hearing: The board shall select a reasonable time and place for the hearing of the appeal and give due notice thereof to the parties and shall render a decision on the appeal without unreasonable delay. Any person may appear and testify at the hearing, either in person or by duly authorized agent or attorney. (1982 Code § 2-3-3)
E. Decision Of Board: The zoning board of appeals may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify or amend the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from to the extent and in the manner that the board may decide to be fitting and proper in the premises. (1982 Code § 2-3-5)
F. Fee: A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be paid at the time notice of appeal is filed. (1982 Code § 2-3-4; amd. 2016 Code)