(a) Membership. There shall be a Board of Zoning Appeals consisting of seven (7) members appointed by Council to serve for a term of four (4) years. One (1) Planning Commission Member shall serve for a term of one (1) year. The Board shall establish its own rules of procedure and keep a record of its proceedings in all matters coming before the Board. Council shall fill all vacancies by appointment for the unexpired term.
(b) Duties. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear and determine applications for variances from the provisions of the zoning ordinance in accordance with the procedures provided therein. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall also hear and determine appeals from any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the administrative department or administrative employee who is charged with the enforcement and application of the zoning ordinance. The Board shall have such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as provided by ordinance or resolution. (Amended 11-4-08.)