The Zoning Board of Appeals is vested with exclusive jurisdiction to hear and decide appeals involving any interpretation of the Zoning Law or issues related thereto, including but not limited to district boundaries, extent of nonconforming uses, language employed or other similar matters. In addition, the Zoning Board of Appeals is vested with exclusive jurisdiction to hear and decide all appeals or applications for variances from the provisions of the Zoning Law, including both use and area variances.

In exercising its powers, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall have all of the powers set forth in Town Law § 267.

Limitations on variances. A variance shall become null and void one year after the date on which it was issued, unless a building permit or certificate of occupancy is obtained and maintained. Where a violation of this chapter has been cited against the property which is the subject of the variance, the Zoning Board of Appeals may establish a shorter time limitation based on the nature and severity of the violation, taking into consideration the practical ability of the applicant to correct the violation in light of weather conditions, construction issues or other relevant factors.