Legal Documents of Rockford

The zoning board of appeals shall adopt rules necessary to the conduct of its affairs in keeping with the provisions of this code and of other applicable law. The attendance of at least a majority of the members shall be required to constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. Matters before the zoning board of appeals shall be decided by a majority of the members present. Any member present but not voting shall be deemed to have cast a "nay" vote on any issue to grant a permit, special exception, variance, and the like. (1993 Code, § 14-303)