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No non -conforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning district and no permitted use of lands, structures, or buildings, in other zoning districts shall be considered grounds for the authorization of a variance. C. Restrictions, Stipulations and Safeguards. In granting any variance, the Board of Zoning Adjustment may make the authorization of a variance conditional upon such alternate and additional restrictions, stipulations and safe- guards as it may deem necessary to ensure compliance with the purpose and intent of this ordinance and consistency with the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan. Violation of such conditions, when made a part of the terms under which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this ordi- nance and punishable under the terms of this ordinance. Such conditions, restrictions, stipulations and safeguards may include, but are not limited to a reasonable time limit within which the action for which the variance is sought shall be begun or completed or both, the establishment of screening and/or buffering techniques as well as provisions for extensions or renewals. Decision. The Board of Zoning Adjustment shall approve, approve with con- ditions, or deny the application, furnishing the applicant a written statement of the reasons for any denial. Time Limitations. Variances shall become void if not exercised within six (6) months of the date granted. Before this six (6) month period has expired, the applicant may make a request to the Beard of Zoning Adjustment by letter for an additional six (6) month extension.-- Any further extensions of time shall require a ne: application to be processed as a new case. 9. Judicial Relief Available. Any person or persons, jointly or severally, aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustment or any officer, department, or commission of Indian River County may apply to the Circuit Court in the respective judicial district, for judicial relief within thirty (30) days after the rendering of the decision by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The election remedies shall lie within the appellant. 27 C. Appeals from Decisions of Administrative Officials. Purpose and Intent. This section is established to provide a mechanism for the hearing and decision of appeals of decisions or actions by administrative officials and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. 2. Authorization. a. Generally. The Board of Zoning Adjustment shall have the power and duty to hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the pro- visions of this Zoning Ordinance. Scope of Authority Upon Appeal. In exercising its powers, the Board of Zoning Adjustment may, upon appeal and in conformity with this ordinance, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination of administrative officials. -11-