It is the declared purpose of this ordinance that nonconforming uses be eliminated and be required to conform to the regulations prescribed in the preceding articles of this ordinance, having due regard for the property rights of the persons affected when considered in the light of the public welfare and the character of the area surrounding the designated nonconforming use and the conservation and preservation of property. The board shall from time to time on its own motion or upon cause presented by interested property owners inquire into the existence, continuation or maintenance of any nonconforming use within the city.

There shall be a board of adjustment consisting of five members, or as many as provided by law, appointed by the city council. It shall have all the powers granted by and be organized and controlled by the provisions of section 7, chapter 283, of the Laws of 1927 and any amendments thereto [now V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 211.008 et seq.].

No appeal to the zoning board of adjustment for the same or a related variance on the same property under the comprehensive zoning ordinance shall be allowed prior to the expiration of six months from a previous ruling by the zoning board of adjustment on any appeal to such board.

(Ord. No. 3598, § 18, 3-26-07)