Within its powers, the Board of Zoning Appeals may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, the decision being appealed, and to that end shall have all the powers of the officers from whom the appeal is taken, and it may direct the issuance of a permit or certificate.
(a) The Board of Zoning Appeals shall render a decision within thirty (30) days from the date of the hearing unless an extended period of time is mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the Board.
(b) The Board shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision of the Board.
(c) The Zoning Administrator shall keep minutes of all proceedings, showing the vote of each member thereon, and shall keep record of the Board's official actions.
(d) The Board shall in each case make a finding of fact and order granting or denying the application, which shall be incorporated in its records. Any conditions to the granting of such application shall also be incorporated in its records and made a part of any permit or certificate granted.
(e) Once the applicant has received the Board's decision, he/she shall, within twelve (12) months following the date of approval submit an application for a zoning certificate or other action that complies with the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision
(1) A copy of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision shall be attached to the application.
(2) If action is not taken by the appropriate party within the above-specified time frame, the authorization of the application shall become null and void, and reapplication to the Board shall be necessary.
(Ord. 2011-14. Passed 4-9-12.)