(a) Appeals to the Board may be taken by any person, firm or corporation, or by any officer, board or department of the City, deeming himself or itself to be adversely affected by the decision of the Building Commissioner. Appeals shall be made no later than twenty (20) calendar days after the decision of said Building Commissioner. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the administrative officer whose decision is appealed from, shall certify to the Board after the notice of appeal has been filed, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril to the life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stave by other than a restraining order granted by the Board or by a court having lawful jurisdiction.
(b) The Board shall make a decision on the appeal within ten (10) days after the public hearing, unless additional time is necessary because of unusual circumstances. Upon hearing, any party may appear in person or by attorney.
(Ord. 173-2000. Passed 12-17-00.)