4.8.E Stay of Proceedings

An appeal stays all administrative proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits certifies to the Board of Zoning Adjustments, after the notice of appeal is filed, by reason of facts stated in the certificate, that a stay would, in the Director’s opinion, cause imminent peril of life or property. In such case, proceedings may not be stayed after application to the Board or to the Civil District Court and notice to the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, for due cause shown thereon, unless a restraining order is issued.