§ 20-28. Board of appeals and adjustments.

(a)

Board designation. The planning commission shall act as the board of appeals and adjustments.

(b)

Powers. Pursuant to M.S. § 462.357, subd. 6, the board shall have the following powers:

(1)

To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by a city administrative officer in the enforcement of this chapter;

(2)

To hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of this chapter in instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulty because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration, and to grant such variances only when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter; and

(3)

To grant permits or approvals for appeals authorized under M.S. § 462.359.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. III, § 1, 12-15-86; Ord. No. 131, § 1, 7-9-90; Ord. No. 292, § 1, 4-26-99; Ord. No. 377, § 4, 5-24-04; Ord. No. 612, § 2, 12-14-15)

State law reference

Board of appeals and adjustments, M.S. § 462.354, subd. 2.