§ 18-66. Appeals.  


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  • (a)

    Any person aggrieved, or any taxpayer affected, by any decision of the joint airport zoning board made in its administration of this article, if of the opinion that a decision of the joint airport zoning board is an improper application of these regulations, may appeal to the board of adjustment.

    (b)

    All appeals under this article must be taken within a reasonable time as provided by the rules of the board of adjustment by filing with the joint airport zoning board a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The joint airport zoning board shall forthwith transmit to the board of adjustment all papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken.

    (c)

    An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the joint airport zoning board certifies to the board of adjustment, after the notice of appeal has been filed with it, that by reason of the facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in the opinion of the joint airport zoning board, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall be stayed except by the board of adjustment on notice to the joint airport zoning board and on due cause shown.

    (d)

    The board of adjustment shall fix a reasonable time for hearing appeals, give public notice and due notice to the parties in interest, and decide the same within a reasonable time. Upon the hearing any party may appear in person, by agent, or by attorney.

    (e)

    The board of adjustment, in conformity with the provisions of this article, may reverse or affirm, in whole or in part, or modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination, as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

(Code 1968, § 4-31)