§ 21.6. Action by the board of appeals.

21.6.1.

In exercising its powers, the board of appeals may, in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, table or may modify the variance, appeal, order, requirements, decision, or determination, and to that end shall have all the powers of the zoning administrator.

21.6.2.

The concurring four (4) votes of members of the board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of the zoning administrator, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this chapter or to affect any variation of this chapter.

21.6.3.

The board shall have the power to table incomplete applications, or to seek more time for further information to be submitted. The action by the board to table the application shall include a statement of the date and time of the next meeting at which the application will be considered, which statement shall constitute public notice of the hearing on the application; and no further notice, such as that required by section 21.4.2, is required. The application can be tabled for up to three (3) months at a time to obtain necessary information or for other reasons of the board. The application can be tabled more than once if necessary, extending the duration the application remains on the table.

21.6.4.

On all appeals, applications and other matters brought before the board of appeals, said board shall inform, in writing, all the parties involved of its decisions and the reasons therefor. Such written decision shall be prepared by the zoning staff or city attorney and signed by the chair and secretary.