§ 9-8.709. Appeal Hearing.

(a)

Hearing by Board of Building Appeals. At the time designated in the notice of hearing, the Board shall proceed to hear the testimony of the Building Official or the Building Official's authorized representatives, the testimony of the appellant and other competent persons, including members of the public, as to those matters or issues specifically listed by the appellant in the notice of appeal.

(b)

Record. A record of the entire proceedings shall be made by tape recording or by other means of permanent recording determined to be appropriate by the Board.

(c)

Reporting. The proceedings at the hearing shall also be reported by a phonographic reporter if requested by any party thereto. The cost of any such reporting shall be borne entirely by the requesting party. A transcript of the proceedings shall be made available to all parties upon request and upon payment of the fee prescribed therefor. Such fees may be established by the Board, but shall in no event be greater than the cost involved.

(d)

Continuances. The Board may, upon request of the appellant or the Building Official, grant continuances from time to time for good cause shown, or upon its own motion.

(e)

Oaths. The Board has the power to administer oaths and affirmations.

(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)