The Zoning Board of Appeals shall perform its duties and exercise
its powers as provided in the Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3101 et
seq.)in such a way that the objectives of this chapter shall be attained,
the public health, welfare, and safety secured, and substantial justice
done. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear and decide only those
matters which it is specifically authorized to hear and decide as
provided in this chapter.
The Zoning Board of Appeals shall hear and decide appeals where
there is an error alleged in any order, requirement, decision, or
determination made by the Zoning Administrator in the enforcement
of this chapter.
A nonconforming use may be substituted for an existing nonconforming
use upon approval by the Board of Appeals, provided that the existing
nonconforming use is a legal nonconformity, and provided further that
the proposed nonconforming use is more appropriate than the existing
nonconforming use in the neighborhood in which it is located. The
Zoning Board of Appeals may attach conditions to its approval.