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a <br /> 038 17 <br /> 14.1 ESTABLISHJMNT AND PURPOSE <br /> A "Housing Board of Appeals" is established for the purpose of <br /> hearing and deciding appeals concerning the application or <br /> interpretation of the provisions and minimum standards of this <br /> ordinance. The Orange County Board of Adjustment shall serve as <br /> said "Housing Board of Appeals" unless otherwise ordained by the <br /> Orange County Board of Commissioners. <br /> 14.2 AUTHORITY <br /> The "Housing Board of Appeals" will hear appeals and render <br /> decisions pursuant G.S. 160-187 (a) . This power shall be <br /> exercised according to the procedures and standards contained in <br /> the Orange County Zoning Ordnance for the exercise of the <br /> variance powers contained in that ordinance. <br /> 14.3 EFFECT OF APPEAL ON CORRECTION TIME LIMITS <br /> A person who has been ordered or given notice to correct a <br /> violation of this "Minimum Housing Code" within a specified <br /> period of time shall not be held accountable for any time which <br /> elapses between the filling of an appeal pursuant to Article 15, <br /> Section 15.2 unless the Public Officer certifies to the Board <br /> that suspension would cause imminent peril to life or property. <br /> Certification shall be made after the appeal is filed by the <br /> Public Officer stating that suspension of the violation would <br /> cause an imminent peril to life or property. The appellant <br /> shall be notified of this certification and requirement for <br /> compliance- unless otherwise directed by court having competent <br /> jurisdiction. <br /> 14.4 APPEALS FEES. <br /> The Public Officer may, subject to the approval of the Orange <br /> County Board of Commissioners, establish and charge a uniform <br /> and reasonable fee for appeals from time to time. <br /> ARTICLE XV - APPEALS FROM ORDERS OF A PUBLIC OFFICER <br /> 15.1 CONDITION FOR APPEALS. <br /> A owner or occupant may appeal an order of a Public Officer <br /> issued pursuant to this "Minimum Housing Code" if any of the <br /> following is trues <br /> (a) He feels that the order in an incorrect interpretation of <br /> the ordinance. <br /> (b) He feels that compliance with the order will cause him <br /> undue hardship. <br /> (c) He proposes an alternative method to meet the " Minimum <br /> Housing Code" provisions cited in the order. <br />