§ 32-3-301. AUTHORITY OF ZONING COMMISSIONER.

(a)

In general. Except as provided in § 32-3-515 of this title and consistent with the general purpose, intent, and conditions set forth in the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations, upon petition, the Zoning Commissioner may:

(1)

Grant variances from area and height regulations;

(2)

Interpret the zoning regulations; and

(3)

Grant special exceptions.

(b)

Appeal. A decision of the Zoning Commissioner under subsection (a) of this section may be appealed to the Board of Appeals as provided in this article.

(c)

Conditional or restricted variance. The Zoning Commissioner may grant a variance with conditions or restrictions that the Zoning Commissioner determines are appropriate for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding community.

(1988 Code, § 26-127) (Bill No. 18, 1990, § 2, 3-30-1990; Bill No. 91, 1990, § 2, 8-13-1990; Bill No. 1, 1992, § 2, 3-2-1992; Bill No. 103-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)