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 Berrien Springs
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix B. ZONING
 Article XXIII. BOARD OF APPEALS

  § 23.03. Jurisdiction.  

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  • In addition to the duties and powers prescribed in other sections of this Ordinance, the Board of Appeals shall hear and decide on all matters relating to the following:

    1.

    Appeals From Administrative Decisions. The Board of Appeals shall hear and decide appeals from, and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by Zoning Administrator (or Building Inspector) and shall act upon all questions as they may arise in the administration of this Ordinance.

    2.

    Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries. The Board of Appeals shall interpret the boundary of any zoning ordinance district as depicted on the Official Zoning Map should a question of interpretation arise.

    3.

    Issue Variances From the Strict Terms of the Ordinance. The Board of Appeals shall upon written application in specific cases may issue a variance from the terms of this Ordinance or vary the strict interpretation of the terms of this Ordinance as shall not be contrary to the public interest owing to special conditions where a literal enforcement of the provision of this Ordinance would result in hardship to the applicant.

    4.

    Issue Variances From the Strict Terms of Yard Setback Requirements. The Board of Appeals shall upon written application in specific cases vary from the strict interpretation issue a variance from the terms of this Ordinance as shall not be contrary to the public interest owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provision of lot and yard setback requirements.

(Ord. No. 316, 5-19-2008)