Article 2. Board of Zoning Appeals
16-201 Board created.
A board of zoning appeals is hereby created. The board shall consist of the members of the Planning Commission who, pursuant to 16-102, were appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Each member’s term on the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be simultaneous with the term of their position on the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 755)
16-202 Vacancy.
In the event of the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of any member before the expiration of his or her term, a successor shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council to serve the unexpired term.
(Code 2001)
16-203 Officers.
(Code 2001)
16-204 Rules and meetings.
The board may adopt rules to govern its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this article. Meetings of the board shall be held at any time at the call of the chairperson and at such other times as the board may determine. The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing evidence presented, findings of fact by the board, decisions of the board, and the vote upon each question.
(Code 2001)
16-205 Powers, duties.
The board of zoning appeals shall administer the details of appeals from the provisions of the zoning ordinance, or other matters referred to it regarding the application of the zoning ordinance. In exercising these powers, the board, in conformity with the provisions of this article, may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination, and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken, and attach appropriate conditions, and may issue or direct the issuance of a permit.
(Code 2001)
16-206 Fee.
The fee for an application for appeal to the board shall be $25, no part of which shall be refundable. The fee shall be used to compensate the city for costs associated with the appeal. The city clerk shall be responsible for the collection of the application fee.
(Code 2001)