(a)
There
is hereby established a board to be called the construction board
of adjustments and appeals, which shall consist of five members and
four alternates. The members and alternates of the zoning board of
adjustments will serve as the members and alternates of the construction
board of adjustments and appeals unless otherwise determined by the
city council.
(b)
The
terms of office of the board members shall be for two years and be
staggered. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the
manner in which original appointments are required to be made. Continued
absence of any member from required meetings of the board shall, at
the discretion of the city council, render any such member subject
to immediate removal from office.
(c)
A
simple majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. In varying
any provision of this code, the affirmative votes of the majority
present, but not less than three affirmative votes shall be required.
In modifying a decision of the building official, not less than four
affirmative votes, but not less than a majority of the board, shall
be required. In the event that regular members are unable to attend
a meeting, the alternate members, if appointed, shall vote.
(d)
The
building official shall act as secretary of the board and shall make
a detailed record of all of its proceedings, which shall set forth
the reasons for its decision, the vote of each member, the absence
of a member and any failure of a member to vote.
(2001 Code, sec. 153.02(a))
The construction board of adjustments and appeals shall be the
appeal authority of the technical and construction codes currently
in effect in the city.
(2001 Code, sec. 153.02(b); Ordinance
adopting Code)
A fee as provided in the city’s fee schedule shall be
charged on each application for a hearing before the board.
(2001 Code, sec. 153.02(c); Ordinance
adopting Code)
