Chapter 25.06 ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES


Section 25.06.126 Jurisdiction and authority.

The board of adjustment shall have the following jurisdiction and authority:
    1. Subject to the provision of Subchapter VIII of Chapter 25.12, to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this title.
    2. Subject to the provisions of Subchapter VI of Chapter 25.12, to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variances from the terms of this title as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of this title will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of this title shall be observed and substantial justice done.
    3. Subject to the provisions of Subchapter III of Chapter 25.12, to hear, review and finally decide applications for conditional use permit approval.
    4. Subject to the provisions of Subchapter I of Chapter 25.12, to initiate changes and amendments to this title.
    5. Subject to the provisions of Subchapter V of Chapter 25.12, hereof, to hear, review and finally decide applications for temporary use permit approval.
    6. Upon reasonable, written request, to make its special knowledge and expertise available to any official, department, board, commission or agency of the city, county, state or federal governments to aid them in the performance of their respective duties relating to zoning and its administration in the city.
    7. In furtherance of the above jurisdiction and authority, to make such investigations, maps and reports, and recommendations in connection therewith, relating to zoning and its administration in  Sioux City as seem desirable to it; provided, however, that the expenditures of the board shall not exceed the amount appropriated therefor.
    8. To hear and decide application for conditional uses, appeals, and variances in the flood plain management and overlay zones subject to the provisions in Chapter 25.86 herein.  (Ord. 89/T-7516; S-36968, 1978; S-30424, 1976)