(a) 
There is created and established for the city the zoning board of adjustment, which shall consist of five (5) members.
(b) 
The members shall be resident citizens, taxpayers, and qualified voters of the city, all of whom shall each be appointed by the mayor, with approval by the city council.
(Ordinance 19-15 adopted 12/19/19)
(a) 
The terms shall be three-year terms, except that the respective terms of two of the members first appointed shall be one year, and two of the members first appointed shall be two years, so that no more than two (2) of said members’ terms shall expire at any one time.
(b) 
All vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as provided for in the original appointments.
(c) 
Members of the board may be removed by the city council for cause stated in writing and after a public hearing thereon.
(d) 
A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
(Ordinance 19-15 adopted 12/19/19)
The board shall select a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and such other officials as it deems necessary from its membership and shall have the power to employ such qualified persons as may be necessary for the proper conduct and undertakings of the commission and to pay for their services and such other necessary expenses, provided that the cost of the services and expenses shall not exceed the amount appropriated by the city council for the use of the board.
(Ordinance 19-15 adopted 12/19/19)
(a) 
The board of adjustment shall also have the power to make rules, regulations, and bylaws for its own government, which shall conform as nearly as possible with those governing the city council and which shall be subject to approval by the city council.
(b) 
Such bylaws include, among other items, provisions for:
(1) 
Regular and special meetings, open to the public;
(2) 
Records of its proceedings, to be open for inspection by the public;
(3) 
Reporting to the governing body and the public from time to time and annually; and
(4) 
The holding of public hearings.
(Ordinance 19-15 adopted 12/19/19)
The board of adjustment shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) 
The board shall hear and decide an appeal that alleges an error in any order, decision, or determination made by an administrative official of the city in the interpretation or enforcement of chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, or the zoning ordinance of the city.
(2) 
The board shall grant variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance where unusual conditions make its literal enforcement unjust.
(3) 
The board shall make recommendations to the city council on specific use permit applications.
(Ordinance 19-15 adopted 12/19/19)