(a) Application for Appeal. Any person affected by a decision of the Building Inspector or a notice or order issued under this Code shall have the right to appeal to the Building and Zoning Board of Appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within twenty days after the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this Code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this Code are adequately satisfied by other means.
(b) Notice of Meeting. The Building and Zoning Board of Appeals shall meet upon notice from the chairperson, within ten days of the filing of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings.
(c) Open Hearing. All hearings before the Board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant’s representative, the Building Inspector, and any person whose interests are affected, shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
(d) Board Decision. The Board shall recommend that the City Council either modify or reverse the decision of the Building Inspector.
(e) Court Review. Any person affected by a recommendation of the Building and Zoning Board of Appeals and decision of Council shall have the right, under the Ohio Revised Code, to appeal the decision to the Court of Common Pleas, Huron County, Ohio.
(f) Fees. A fee as established by Council shall be paid to the Director of Finance at the time a notice of appeal is filed. All fees shall be credited to the General Fund.
(Ord. 4658. Passed 8-17-98.)