(A) Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by any decision of the authorized official, may present to that official a notice of appeal, setting forth that such decision is illegal, in whole or in part, specifying the grounds of the illegality. The notice of appeal shall be filed with the authorized official of the city, who shall transmit to the Board of Adjustment all information and records concerning the appeal. Such notice of appeal shall be presented to the authorized official within 30 days after the filing of the decision in the office of the authorized official.
(B) The Board of Adjustment shall keep a public record of all findings and decisions. All meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson and at such other times as necessary. Each session at which an appeal is to be heard shall be a public meeting. A sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property (if applicable) and the authorized official of the city shall publish notice of the public hearing in a legal newspaper of the city no less than ten days before the public hearing.
(C) The public hearing shall be held. The appellant may appear in person, or by agent or attorney. Minutes of the public hearing shall be recorded and kept in the records of the Board of Adjustment. Written findings certifying compliance with the specific rules governing the action considered at the public hearing shall be completed by the Board of Adjustment. The concurring vote of two-thirds of the members of the Board of Adjustment shall be necessary to approve any appeal or arrive at any determination.
(Ord. 2010-248-5, passed 5-24-2010)