§ 12-901. Construction board of appeals.

There is hereby created a construction board of appeals which shall consist of nine members appointed by the city council.

The construction board of appeals shall meet as needed for the transaction of business. The board shall have the authority to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building, plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical and fire inspectors.

The construction board of appeals shall also hear appeals of decisions of the building official regarding property maintenance pursuant to Section 111 of the International Property Maintenance Code.

The board members shall be composed of individuals with knowledge and experience in the technical codes, such as design professionals, contractors or building industry representatives. No board member shall act in a case in which he has a personal or financial interest.

The terms of office of the board members shall be staggered so that no more than one-third of the board is appointed or replaced in any 12-month period. 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 board meetings shall, at the discretion of city council, render such member subject to removal from office.

A simple majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. A decision by the board shall require an affirmative vote by a majority of the members present.

( Ord. No. 3568, 10-18-2016 )