The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City is the Board of Zoning Appeals referred to in this Zoning Code.
The Board is hereby vested with the power and responsibility to:
(a) Conduct hearings and make final determinations on approval, conditional approval or denial of all applications for:
(1) Special Use Permits;
(2) Variances, except minor variances; and
(3) Appeals;
(b) Make final determinations on approval, conditional approval or denial relating to properties with nonconformities as provided in the nonconformities section of this Code;
(c) Provide interpretations of the Zoning Code and Zoning District Map;
(d) File an annual report with the Mayor and Council setting forth its transactions and recommendations;
(e) Adopt by-laws and any other procedural rules consistent with this and other City ordinances and State statutes;
(f) Recommend to Council the employment of such professional zoning, legal, engineering or administrative staff or consulting assistance as is necessary to fulfill its responsibilities; and
(g) Carry out any other function that may be conferred upon it by any other City ordinance or State statute and discharge any other duties referred or assigned to it by Council.
(h) The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be required to take action on all such matters.
(i) Any vote by the Board that results in a tie vote is the equivalent of a denial.
(Ord. 18-76. Passed 7-23-18.)