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Dundee City Zoning Code

SECTION 21

02. - Powers of Zoning Board of Appeals—Appeals and Interpretations.

A.

The Board of Appeals shall hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by any administrative official charged with enforcement of any provision of this Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall also have the power to determine the precise location of the boundary lines between zoning districts and the interpretation of provisions within this Ordinance when there is a dissatisfaction or uncertainty with the administrative decisions of the Zoning Enforcement Officer or governing bodies.

B.

Standards: The Zoning Board of Appeals shall review the record and decision of the administrative body or official and determine whether the record supports the decision that was reached in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall uphold the decision appealed from the administrative official unless the record clearly shows that the original decision was:

1.

arbitrary and capricious; or

2.

failed to ensure consistency with ordinance standards; or

3.

made in error, such as relying on false or inaccurate information; or

4.

constituted an abuse of discretion; or

5.

was based upon erroneous interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or zoning law.