(A) The board of adjustment as defined in Section 19.05.010 shall serve in the same capacity in the administration of this chapter and persons aggrieved by a decision of the zoning administrator may appeal to the board of adjustment.

(B) All appeals hereunder must be taken 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 convey to the board of adjustment all the 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 zoning administrator certifies that a stay would, in his opinion, 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 of the zoning administrator 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 or by agent or by attorney.

(E) The board of adjustment may, in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, reverse or confirm, 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. (Ord. No. 123, § 1, 6-11-80. 1976 Code § 16-2-9)