Sec. 518.471. - Appeals and variances.

(1) Where either it is alleged that there is error in an order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Chief in the enforcement of this Chapter or a variance to this Chapter is sought which will not be contrary to the public interest because, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter would result in unnecessary and undue hardship, then an appeal of request for a variance may be made to the Building Codes Adjustment Board as provided in Chapter 56 and as follows: (a) An appeal or request for variance from this Chapter shall be filed with the Board within 30 days of receipt of notice of violation or of the receipt of another written requirement of the Chief. (b) The filing of an appeal or request for variance shall stay all administrative proceedings in furtherance of the matter appealed until a final determination has been made by the Building Codes Adjustment Board on the matter; provided, that the time during which the matter is pending before the Board shall not be considered as a part of the time given in the notice or other requirement by the Chief to perform an action which is the subject of the appeal or request for a variance. (2) The decision of the Special Master shall be the final administrative order with respect to all matters referred to him. Decisions of the Special Master may be appealed to the Circuit Court. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Special Master. An appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed. (Ord. 96-458-297, § 1; Ord. 2010-329-E, § 4)