An appeal shall be entertained by the board of zoning appeals only if formal action has been taken by the zoning inspector with regard to an application for a zoning certificate, issuance of a stop order, specific referral, notice of violation or some similar action. The application for appeal from a decision or for a variance shall be filed with the zoning inspector and clerk of the board within 30 days of the filing of the application or issuance of a stop order. The application for an appeal or a variance shall include reference to the decision of the zoning inspector, the section of this chapter from which the appeal or variance is sought and the grounds of such appeal or variance.

(Ord. 895, passed 2-18-64)