There is created within the town a board of development appeals
consisting of five members and four alternate members, who shall be
resident citizens of the town, and who shall be appointed by the governing
body for a term of two years beginning June 1st and ending May 31st.
Any vacancies on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term
of the member removing or resigning, in the same manner as initial
appointments are made. Members of the board may be removed by the
town council in accordance with the grounds and procedures for removal
set forth in Local Government Code, section 22.077 (or any successor
statute), or for missing more than three consecutive meetings without
excuse. The reason for removal will be assigned in writing. The members
of the board shall serve without compensation.
(Ordinance 12-669, sec. 3, adopted 1/9/12)
The board of development appeals shall act as the zoning board
of adjustment and appeals, the building code board of adjustment and
appeals, the plumbing code board of appeals, the electrical code board
of appeals, the fire code board of appeals, the flood damage prevention
regulations appeal board, the license and amortization appeal board,
the appeal board for appeals from the building official regarding
tree preservation, and such other boards of appeals as the town council
may from time to time specifically by ordinance designate. The board
of development appeals shall perform the duties of each of the boards,
respectively, in the administration and enforcement of the laws and
ordinances creating the same.
(Ordinance 95-04, sec. 2, adopted 6/12/95; Ordinance 95-10, sec. 2, adopted 9/11/95)
When sitting as a board pursuant to any of the laws and ordinances
described in this division and when acting in such capacity, the board
of development appeals shall be deemed to be the separate board created
by such law or ordinance for the purposes therein provided and with
the powers and duties thereby vested. Separate minutes and other records
shall be maintained for the board, one set for each function provided
in this division by it to be performed.
(Ordinance 92-03, sec. 1 (2.40.030),
adopted 6/8/92)
Notwithstanding the laws and ordinances described in this division
to the contrary, the provisions of this division shall be controlling
with regard to the number of board members and their method of appointment.
(Ordinance 92-03, sec. 1 (2.40.040),
adopted 6/8/92)
