The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Officer in the enforcement of this Zoning Code;
(b) Authorize such variances, from the terms of this Zoning Code that are not contrary to the public interest, where, owing to the special conditions, a literal enforcement of this Code will result in practical difficulties, and so that the spirit of this Code shall be observed and substantial justice done. Procedures for variances shall conform to § 1256.07, Variances.
(c) Appeals taken on the basis of a decision rendered by the Planning Commission on conditional use requests.
The Board of Zoning Appeals may call on any Municipal department for assistance in the performance of its duties and it shall be the duty of such departments to render such assistance to the Board of Zoning Appeals as may reasonably be required.
(Ord. 17-2013, passed 9-24-2013)