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165.28 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
The Board shall consist of three members to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of five years. Members of the Board of Adjustment may be removed from the office by the Council for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled by the Council for the unexpired term of a member.
165.29 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the following rules of procedure:
The Board shall consist of three members to be appointed by the Mayor for a term of five years. Members of the Board of Adjustment may be removed from the office by the Council for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled by the Council for the unexpired term of a member.
165.29 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have the following rules of procedure:
- All members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
- The City Administrator/Clerk shall serve as Secretary of the Board. In the absence of the Secretary, the Chairman of the Board may appoint one of the members of the Board to act as Secretary Pro Tern for the meeting. The Board shall have the power to call on any City department or officer for assistance in the performance of its duties, and it shall be the duty of such department or officer to render such assistance as may reasonably be required. The Board shall also receive and consider recommendations submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- The Board may adopt, from time to time, subject to the approval of the Council, such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Zoning Code.
- The Board shall annually elect its own Chairperson at the first meeting on or after January 1 of each year. Such Chairperson, or in their absence, the acting Chairperson may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. There shall be a fixed place of meeting and all meetings shall be open to the public. The presence of two members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of the two members shall be necessary on all matters upon which it is required to pass under the provisions of this Zoning Code.
- The Secretary of the Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question. If a member is absent of fails to vote, the minutes shall indicate such fact. The Board shall keep records of its examination and other official actions, which shall be on file in the Office of the Clerk as a public record.
- The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of the Administrative Officer or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this Zoning Code; or to effect any variation of this Zoning Code. On all appeals, applications, and other matters brought before the Board, said Board shall inform, in writing, all the parties involved of its decisions, and the reasons therefore.
