Mission Statement
The mission of the Board of Adjustment is to serve as an appeal board to preserve certain city ordinances and to consider variance request, authorizing specific requests without imposing undue hardships on individual citizens, but not contrary to the public interest using public safety, neighborhood preservation, and hardship as factors.
Membership & Meeting Details
The code enforcement manager will be an ex-officio member of the Board of Adjustment and will be responsible for preparation of the minutes, which are to be approved by the board at the next meeting. The Board of Adjustment elects a chairman and vice chairman. Prompt attendance at all meetings is urged. If three meetings are missed without a valid excuse, the member may be replaced.
Members’ Responsibility
The Board of Adjustment (BOA) consists of nine members and is charged with hearing and deciding appeals of:
- The requirements of building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and housing codes as written.
- Orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of these codes.
- Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
- Other requirements as may be specified by city ordinance.