11-7-5: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1 :
Publisher's Note: This Section has been AMENDED by new legislation (Ord. 23-27 ). The text of the amendment will be incorporated below when the ordinance is codified.
   A.   Creation, Composition And Compensation:
      1.   There is hereby created a board of adjustment. (Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982)
      2.   The board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the city council residing within the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. 14-21, 1-5-2015)
      3.   Board members shall serve without compensation.
   B.   Powers And Authority:
      1.   The powers and duties and terms of office are set forth in Montana code 76-2-321 through 76-2-328 and the rules of procedure adopted by the city board of adjustment.
      2.   The board of adjustment shall have authority to:
         a.   Hear and decide appeals in which it is alleged there is an error in an order, requirement, decision or determination made by the zoning administrator in the enforcement of these regulations.
         b.   Hear and grant or deny any request for a variance to the terms of these regulations as hereinafter defined.
      3.   The board of adjustment shall not, by either variance or appeal process, make any changes in the uses categorically permitted in any zoning classification or zoning district, or amend the zoning text or map.
   C.   Procedures Before Board: The board of adjustment shall adopt rules of procedure. (Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982)

 

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1. See also title 2, chapter 3 of this code.