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The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance.
Section
B101 General
B101.1 Application. The application for appeal shall be filed on a form obtained from the building official within 20 days after the notice was served.
B101.2 Membership
of board. The board of appeals shall consist of persons appointed by the chief appointing authority as follows:
One for 5 years; one for four years; one for three years; one for two
years; and one for one year.
Thereafter, each new member shall serve for five years or until a successor has been appointed.
The building official shall be an ex officio member of said
board but shall have not vote on any matter before the board.
B101.2.1 Alternate members. The chief appointing authority shall appoint two alternate members who shall be called by the
board chairperson to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualification required for board membership and shall be appointed
for five years or until a successor has been appointed.
B101.2.2 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of five individuals, one from each of the following professions or
disciplines:
Registered design professional with architectural experience or a builder of superintendent of building construction with at least ten years experience, five of which
shall have been in responsible charge of work.
Registered design professional with structural engineering experience.
Registered design professional with mechanical and plumbing engineering
experience or a mechanical contractor with at least ten years experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
Registered design professional with electrical
engineering experience or an electrical contractor with at least ten years experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
Registered design professional with
fire protection engineering experience or a fire protection contractor with at least ten years of experience, five of which shall have been in responsible charge of work.
B101.2.3 Rules
and procedures. The board is authorized to establish policies and procedures necessary to carry out its duties.
B101.2.4 Chairperson. The board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chairperson.
B101.2.5 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that
member has a personal, professional or financial interest.
B101.2.6 Secretary. The chief administrative officer shall designate a qualified clerk to serve as secretary to the board.
The secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in the office of the chief administrative officer.
B101.2.7 Compensation of members. Compensation of members shall be determined
by law.
B101.3 Notice of meeting. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairperson, within 10 days of the filing of an appeal or at stated periodic meetings.
B101.3.1 Open hearing.
All hearings before the board shall be open to the public. The appellant, the appellant’s representative, the building official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given
an opportunity to be heard.
B101.3.2 Procedure. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the secretary procedures under which a gearing will be conducted. The
procedures shall not require compliance with strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that only relevant information be received.
B101.3.3 Postponed hearing. When five members are
not present to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant’s representative shall have the right to request a postponement of the hearing.
B101.4 Board Decision. The board
shall modify or reverse the decision of the building official by a concurring vote of two-thirds of its members.
B101.4.1 Resolution. The decision of the board shall be by resolution.
Certified copies shall be furnished to the appellant and to the building official.
B101.4.2 Administration. The building official shall take immediate action in accordance with the
decision of the board.