(a) 
The board is authorized to issue advisory opinions.
(b) 
Advisory opinions are written rulings regarding the application of this code to a particular situation or behavior. Advisory opinions can only be issued in response to the receipt of a written request from any official filed with the city secretary.
(c) 
Requests for advisory opinions satisfying the requirements of this section shall be referred by the city secretary to the board chairperson, who shall appoint a subcommittee to issue a preliminary report regarding its request.
(d) 
The board and subcommittee are authorized to conduct inquiries into the facts provided in an advisory opinion, as needed. Such inquiry may include interviewing the persons involved, taking witness statements, and requesting and reviewing any documentation, including books, papers, records, or any other evidence necessary for the board to perform its duties.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19)
(a) 
The board is authorized to grant waivers of the restrictions imposed by this code.
(b) 
Waivers are approved exceptions from the restrictions imposed by this code.
(c) 
Requests for waivers must be filed with the city secretary, who shall refer the request to the board chairperson. The board chairperson shall appoint a subcommittee to issue a preliminary report regarding this request.
(d) 
To grant a waiver, the board must determine in writing that
(1) 
The public interest would be better served by the waiver of such prohibition; or
(2) 
The application of such prohibition would work a hardship on the person involved and any detriment to the city would be negligible.
(Ordinance 2019-05-15-01 adopted 5/20/19)