There is created an Administrative Board of Appeals for the
City, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," the function of which
will be to perform the duties provided in this chapter.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 2813 § 1, 2012)
The Board shall consist of five members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building
construction, or fire protection, or standard waterworks practices.
Preference in the selection of the members of the Board shall be given
to those individuals who possess state licenses or certificates in
the field of engineering, construction, or related professions or
trades.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 2813 § 1, 2012)
The members of the Appeals Board shall be residents and qualified
electors, and the Building Official shall act as secretary of the
Board.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 1628 § 26, 1977; 2813 § 1, 2012)
The Board shall meet when called by the Building Official. Within
not less than 10 nor more than 60 days of receipt of an appeal request
from any person who is authorized to make appeal to such Board, the
Building Official shall call and give notice of the time, date, and
place of such meeting. Three members shall constitute a quorum.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 1677 § 1, 1978; 1817 § 1, 1983; 2813 § 1,
2012)
The Board shall, from time to time, establish the procedures
for the conduct of its meetings and such procedures shall be established
by resolution and may be amended by the same method.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 2813 § 1, 2012)
The Board shall provide final City interpretation of the provisions
of various City Codes and ordinances where so authorized, and further,
to conduct hearings to determine the suitability of alternate material
and types of construction under the ordinances.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 2813 § 1, 2012)
In order to cover the administrative costs of processing applications
for appeals, there shall be submitted an application fee established
by City Council resolution.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 2290 § 1 (1), 1994; 2813 § 1, 2012)
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, any party desiring to
make use of the Board in accordance with the provisions contained
within this chapter and for the purposes authorized by Codes and ordinances
adopted by the City shall commence the appeal no later than 15 days
following an adverse determination by the City official responsible
for administering such Code or ordinance.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 2813 § 1, 2012)
Each appeal filed under the provisions of this chapter shall
be on a form provided by the City Clerk's Office and shall be filed
with the City Clerk within the time provided herein. The Board shall
commence a hearing on the appeal no later than 60 days following the
filing of same.
(1317 § 1, 1973; 2813 § 1, 2012)
