The Wrangell sentinel., 1956-08-24

and so that the spirit of the pro- visions of this ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done;
 fl To order that such building or other structure be condemned, abated, altered, repaired, removed or demolished;
 gD TO hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in the order or findings of the Mayor or other officer or employee of the Town designated by the Council, as in the order or findings of the City Engineer, Fire Chief or Chief of Police, or in any intermediate order, requirement., decision, or de termination made i'll the premises
 h) To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of this ordinance as will not be contrary to the public inter est where, owing to special condl- tions, a literOl enforcement of this ordinance would result in unneces- sary hardship, and so that the spir- it of this ordinance shall be ob- served and substantial justice done; and
 i) To make all proper rules and regulations suitable for carrying out the aforesaid powers; and for
 
 of this ordinance.
 In exercising it's powers the Board, in conformity with the pro- visions of subsection A of section l6-1-35 ACLA 1949, and of this ordinance. may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify, any intermediate order, require ment, decision or determlnStion ap- pealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision or de- termination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the , powers of the officer from whose order or decision an appeal is talk en. To reverse any intermediate or der, requirement. decision or deter imitation of any intermediate off cer, or to decide in favor of the ap- plicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this orr dinance, or to effect any exception to or variation from this ordinance. or any rule or regulation made ] hereunder the concurring vote of four CAD members of the Board shall be required.
 That at such hearing a quorum shall consist of five (5) members of the Board. or four (4) members and the Mayor as eX-officio Chairman; and the concurring vote of four CAD members of the Board shall be suffi- cient for making any order or resol- ution authorized by this ordinance. The Mayor as eX-officio Chairman. l shall be entitled to a vote in case of 2 tie vote, but not otherwise. That at such hearing a record shall be kept of the proceedings by competent stenographer. and the l owner of such building or other structure shall be furnished coDv without expense.
 Section s. That if the Board finds such building or other structure is or had become a fire or health haz- ard or public nuisance, it shall by Resolutions
 D So declare. and
 b) Order such building or other structure condemned. abated, alter ed, repaired. removed or demolished. or make such other order or decfs- lon as will not be contrary to tbe public interest where. owing to sDec- lal conditions, a literal enforcement or this ordinance would result in un- necessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the provisions of this or- dlnance shall be observed and sub- stantial justice done: and @ Provide that the owner of sucb building or other structure shall nave at least thirty (30l dave, tune to remove such building ar other structure ordered removed or demolished before the Town pro- ceeds to do so; or such lesser time as the Board may fix for comnIi- ance with any other proper order 7r decision of the Board in the mat ter; and
 d)Provide for serving conv of such Resolution upon the owner of the objectionable building or otbor 1 structure.
 Section g. If within the time ffx ed by such Resolution. or wftbin any Board extension of such time the owner fails to comply with the Boards Resolution order to abate alter. repair. remove or demoIisb such offending building or other structure, the Mayor. with the as- sistance of such City employees as may be required. shall cause tbo requirements of such Resolution to pc carried out. in connection with which eventuality the cost incur- red by the Town shall De cbarpad