§ 5-303. Review of applications.

(a) Determinations by Zoning Administrator.

The Zoning Administrator or the Administrator's designee must determine:

(1) whether the application is for a minor variance or a major variance; and

(2) which City agencies and officials, if any, should be asked to review the application and submit written reports and recommendations on it.

(b) Notice of findings.

(1) The Zoning Administrator or designee must inform the applicant of the determination made under subsection (a)(1) of this section.

(2) If the Zoning Administrator or designee determines the application is for a major variance, the Zoning Administrator or designee must inform the applicant that:

(i) a major variance can be granted by ordinance or by the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals;

(ii) the applicant may request the City Council to introduce an ordinance to grant the major variance;

(iii) in the absence of legislation to approve a major variance by ordinance, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals may grant or deny the major variance; and

(iv) the applicant may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator and the appeal must be filed within 30 days of the Zoning Administrator's decision.

(3) The Zoning Administrator or designee must forward an application determined to be a major variance to the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals.