The Board shall hear and decide appeals pursuant to the provisions
of the laws of the State of New York and shall have the following
specific powers in regard to:
A. Applications for variances. The Board may upon request vary or adapt
the strict application of any of the requirements of this chapter
where such strict application would result in particular difficulties
or unnecessary hardship that would deprive the owner of the reasonable
use of the land or building involved.
B. Applications for interpretations. The Board shall, upon request,
decide any questions involving the interpretation of any provision
of this chapter, including determination of the exact location of
any district boundary if there is uncertainty with respect thereto.
C. Appeals from administrative decisions. The Board shall hear and decide
appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination
made by the Code Enforcement Officer in administering this chapter.
It shall also hear and decide all matters referred to it or upon which
it is required to pass under the provisions of this chapter.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the
promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general
welfare. Except where specifically provided to the contrary, it is
not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any
way to impair or interfere with any rules, regulations or permits
previously adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use or
building structures, shelter or premises; nor is it intended by this
chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants,
or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where
this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of a building
or premises, or requires larger open spaces that are imposed or required
by any other statue, ordinance, law, rule, regulation or permit, or
by any easement or agreement, the provisions of this shall control.
The enforcement of this chapter shall be the responsibility
of the Code Enforcement Officer, the Town constables, where applicable,
the Town Board, and the court or courts of appropriate jurisdiction,
including the Court of the Town Justice.