§ 74-72. Powers and duties.

(a)

The zoning board of appeals shall perform its duties and exercise its powers as provided in Act No. 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 (MCL 125.581 et seq.), as amended.

(b)

The zoning board of appeals shall hear and decide only those matters which it is specifically authorized to hear by Public Act and this chapter, and decide such matters as provided in this chapter.

(c)

The zoning board of appeals shall not alter or change the zoning district classifications of any property, or make any change in the terms of this chapter, and shall not take any action which results, in effect, in making such legislative changes.

(d)

Decisions of the zoning board of appeals shall become effective immediately, following the final hearing and ruling of the board. The board shall, however, decide all applications and appeals within 30 days after completion of its final hearing thereon.

(Ord. of 5-1-95, § 8-26-2)