1328.14 APPEAL TO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS.
   (a)   Any owner, manager, lessee, or occupant of a building who has been notified by the Zoning Administrator or designee to repair or demolish a structure under this Chapter, may appeal that order within fifteen (15) days of notice of such order to the Board of Zoning Appeals by filing a written Notice of Appeal and including the applicable fee as contained in the zoning code. The written Notice of Appeal shall state the reason for said appeal.
   (b)   All appeals initiated under Section 1328.14(a) shall be filed in writing with the secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals, who shall promptly forward the appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
   (c)   Upon receipt of an appeal commenced under Section 1328.14(a), the Board of Zoning Appeals shall cause a meeting for the hearing of the appeal to be scheduled in accordance with the zoning code.
   (d)   On any appeal filed under Section 1328.14(a), the Board of Zoning Appeals may modify, reverse, or affirm the decision of the Zoning Administrator or designee. All appeals shall be considered de novo.
   (e)   Upon the submission of the appeal under this section, all orders of the Zoning Administrator or designee shall be stayed, unless the Zoning Administrator or designee certifies in writing that the order is in response to an emergency situation necessary for the immediate preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
(Ord. 116-2021. Passed 11-11-21.)