§ 38-722. Administrative interpretation.

(a)

Initiation.

(1)

An appeal of an administrative interpretation may be initiated by any person aggrieved by such interpretation. Such appeal shall be taken within 30 days of the administrative interpretation by filing such appeal in writing with the director of the planning and zoning.

(2)

It is the intention of this zoning ordinance that all questions arising in connection with the interpretation of this zoning ordinance shall be presented first to the director of the planning and zoning department, from whom an appeal can then be taken to the city council.

(b)

Interpretations by city council. The city council, upon appeal of an aggrieved party or at the request of the planning and zoning director, is authorized to:

(1)

Interpret the use of words or phrases within the context of the intent of this zoning ordinance.

(2)

Determine the boundaries of the various zoning districts where uncertainty exists.

(3)

Decide appeals from any order, determination, decision or other interpretation by any person acting under authority of this zoning ordinance, where a misinterpretation or misapplication of the requirements or other provisions of this zoning ordinance is alleged.

(4)

Interpret such other provisions of this zoning ordinance as may require clarification or extension in specific or general cases.

(Ord. No. 0-00-106, § 2, 12-4-2000; Ord. No. 0-01-37, § 2(exh. B), 6-18-2001)