Powers and duties of the board

The zoning board of review shall have the powers and duties described as follows:

• • A. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination of the zoning officer in the enforcement of this ordinance. In using this power, the board may affirm or reverse, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the zoning officer from whom the appeal was taken.

  • B. To authorize upon application in specific cases of hardship, either a use or a dimensional variance in the application of the terms of this ordinance, in accordance with the provisions of article IV of this ordinance.

  • C. To hear and decide special use permits to the terms of this ordinance, in accordance with the provisions of article V of this ordinance.

  • D. To refer matters to the planning board, or to other boards or agencies of the Town of Warren as the zoning board of review may deem appropriate, for findings and recommendations.

  • E. To provide for issuance of conditional zoning approvals where a proposed application would otherwise be approved except that one or more state or federal agency approvals which are necessary are pending. A conditional zoning approval shall be revoked in the instance where any necessary state or federal agency approvals are not received within a specified time period.

  • F. To hear and decide other matters, according to the terms of this ordinance or other regulations, ordinances or statutes, and upon which the Board may be authorized to pass under this ordinance or other statutes.