It is the intent of this article that all questions of interpretation and enforcement shall be first presented to the administrative official, and that such questions shall be presented to the board of adjustment only on appeal from the decision of the building official, and that recourse from the decisions of the board of adjustment shall be to the courts as provided by the laws of the state.
(1977 Code, sec. 13-141)
It is further the intent of this article that the duties of the city council in connection with this division shall not include hearing and deciding on questions of interpretation and enforcement that may arise. The procedure for deciding such questions shall be as stated in this section and this article. Under this article, the city council shall have only the duties of:
(1) 
Considering and adopting or rejecting proposed amendments or the repeal of this article, as provided by law; and
(2) 
Establishing a schedule of fees and charges as stated in division 11 below.
(1977 Code, sec. 13-142)