Appeals to the Board of Appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved, or by his agent, or by an officer, board or bureau of the Village of Sleepy Hollow affected by any decision of the Building Inspector. Such appeal shall be taken within a reasonable time as provided by the rules of the Board of Appeals by filing with the officer from whom the appeal is taken and with the Board of Appeals a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. The officer from whom the appeal is taken shall forthwith transmit to the Board of Appeals all the papers constituting the record upon which the appeal was taken.

All appeals shall be in writing on forms prescribed by the Board of Appeals. Every appeal shall refer to the specific provision of this chapter that is involved, and shall fully set forth the circumstances of the case, the interpretation that is claimed on an allegation of error, the variance that is applied for and the grounds on which it is claimed that the same should be granted or the special use for which the permit is sought or any other such information that the rules of the Board may require.

An appeal stays all proceedings in furtherance of the action in respect of which the decision appealed from was made, unless the officer from whose action the appeal is taken certifies to the Board of Appeals, after the notice of appeal shall have been filed with him, that by reason of the facts stated in the certificate a stay would, in his opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order which may be granted by the Board of Appeals or by the State Supreme Court on application or notice to the officer from whom the appeal is taken and on due cause shown.

The Board of Appeals shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal or other matter subject to the jurisdiction of the Board, giving due notice thereof to the appellant or applicant. Said appellant shall, at least 20 days prior to the time appointed for said hearing, give personal notice to all owners of property situated within or without the Village of Sleepy Hollow within 200 feet of the property to be affected by said appeal. Such notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested. In addition, the Board of Appeals shall, at least 20 days prior to the time appointed for said hearing, publish a notice of the time and place of such public hearing in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Sleepy Hollow. The appellant or applicant shall, by affidavit, present satisfactory proof to the Board of Appeals at the time of the hearing that notices have been duly mailed. Any party may appear at the hearing in person, by agent or by attorney.

Unless otherwise specified by the Board of Appeals, a decision on any appeal or request for a variance or special use permit shall expire without notice if the applicant fails to obtain any necessary building permit or comply with the conditions of said authorized permit within one year from the date of authorization thereof. However, an extension may be granted by the Board of Appeals because of the occurrence of conditions unforeseen at the time of the original action. Any application for extension shall be subject to the same procedure as specified in this article for the original issuance of the variance or use permit.

Whenever an appeal shall be taken to the Board of Appeals pursuant to this article, said Board shall render its decision upon such appeal within 62 days from the date of the hearing on such appeal. The time within which the Board of Appeals must render its decision may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the Board.

Whenever the Board of Appeals, after hearing all the evidence presented upon an application or appeal under the provisions of this chapter, denies the same, said Board shall refuse to hold further hearings on that or a substantially similar application or appeal by the same applicant, successor or assignee for a period of six months. If the Board determines from the information supplied with a request for a rehearing that changed conditions have occurred relating to the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare, the appeal or application may be reconsidered within said period. A motion for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hold a rehearing to review any order, decision or determination of the Board not previously reheard may be made by any member of the Board in accordance with Village Law § 7-712-a, Subdivision 12.

The Board of Appeals shall transmit to the Planning Board a copy of every appeal or application made to the Board, and shall also notify the Planning Board of the date of the hearing thereon. In addition, the Board of Appeals shall refer to the Planning Board all applications for variances, for special permits, and such other applications or appeals which in its opinion require review by the Planning Board.