§ 10-35. Appeals.

(a)

Any person aggrieved, or any taxpayer affected, by any decision of the zoning administrator made in the administration of this article may appeal to the board of adjustment.

(b)

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

(c)

An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed unless the zoning administrator certifies to the board of adjustment, after the notice of appeal has been filed, that, by reason of the facts stated in the certificate, a stay would cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed except by order of the board of adjustment on notice to the zoning administrator and after due cause is shown.

(d)

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

(e)

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

(Code 1986, § 4-21)

State law reference

Appeals, F.S. § 333.08.