The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing within 45 days after the receipt of an application for an appeal or variation from the Building Inspector or an applicant. The Board shall fix a reasonable time and place for the hearing of appeals and shall not have the power to grant a variation until such public hearing has been held, either at a regular meeting or at a special meeting.
(Ord. 80-0-24, passed 1-12-81)