(a) Appeals to the Board of Zoning Appeals may be taken by any person, firm or corporation, or by any officer, board or department of the Village, deeming himself or itself to be adversely affected by the decision of the Zoning Ordinance. Appeals shall be made no later than fifteen calendar days after the date of the grievance.
(b) 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 life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed by other than a restraining order granted by the Board or by a court having lawful jurisdiction.
(c) No fee shall be charged for an appeal from the decision or action of the Zoning Inspector or Planning Commission on questions of interpretation or enforcement of the sections of the Zoning Ordinance. However, if the applicant seeks a variance, a fee of (see fees schedule) shall be charged to cover the expenses and costs of examining the requests for a variance. Such a fee shall not be refundable.
(Ord. 1500. Passed 12-14-99.)
(Ord. 1500. Passed 12-14-99.)