(A) The Board shall decide all applications and appeals within 30 days after the final hearing thereon.
(B) A copy of the Board's decision shall be transmitted to the party making application. Such decision shall be binding upon the Zoning Inspector and observed by him or her, and he or she shall incorporate the terms and conditions of the same in the permit to the applicant or appellant, whenever a permit is authorized by the Board.
(C) A decision of the Board shall not become final until the expiration of 5 days from the date such decision is made, unless the Board shall find the immediate taking effect of such decision is necessary for the preservation of property or personal rights and shall so certify on the record.
(D) The Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirements, decision, or determination appealed from and shall make such order, requirement, decision or determination as in its opinion ought to be made in the premises; and to that end, shall have all powers of the Zoning Inspector from whom the appeal is taken. Any party adversely affected by a decision of the Board may appeal to the Council of the city within 14 days after receiving notice by the Board and if still adversely affected by the decision may then appeal to the Court of Common Pleas of the county, within 14 days after receiving notice by the Council, on the ground that the decision was unreasonable or unlawful.
(1981 Code, § 150.68) (Ord. 6570-93, passed 12-13-1993)