15.06.010 Board of appeals.
The board of appeals as provided for in Section 204 of the Uniform Building Code shall be organized in the following manner to hear and decide appeals under that code or the provisions of this chapter:
A. It shall consist of five members who shall be qualified by experience and training to pass upon questions regarding building construction and the application of the Uniform Building Code. Members of the board of appeals will be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council.
B. The mayor in considering appointments to the board of appeals shall consider, among other things, the following qualifications:
1. The candidate’s knowledge of building construction and life safety standards;
2. The candidate’s reputation and integrity;
3. The candidate’s commitment to the board of appeals with regard to both time commitment and respect for the value of such a board;
4. The candidate’s judgment, fairness, wisdom and ability to be impartial, and other factors affecting the candidate’s ability to perform the duties of a board member.
C. In addition to the five appointed members of the board of appeals who shall each be voting members, the building official shall be a nonvoting member of the board of appeals, the community and economic development clerk shall act as secretary. All voting members shall serve on a voluntary basis and compensation shall not be paid for their services.
D. The members of the board of appeals are authorized to inspect and investigate the building structures as they may relate to questions brought before the board of appeals. In connection therewith, the members shall each be issued an appropriate identification card by the city to allow them to make such investigations and inspections.
E. The board of appeals shall have the authority to adopt such rules and regulations as it deems reasonable for the conduct of its business.
F. The members of the board of appeals shall be appointed for a term of service not to exceed two years. A member of the board, upon the termination of his or her appointment, may be reappointed for a subsequent term or terms. The original appointments of the board of appeals shall be made as follows:
1. Two of the original members appointed to the board shall be appointed for terms of one year;
2. Three of the members originally appointed to the board of appeals shall be appointed for terms of two years.
3. Notwithstanding the duration of the appointment of the member of the board, such member shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and may be removed from office by the mayor upon showing of good cause.
G. All agendas in connection with the meeting of the board of appeals shall be prepared by the secretary of the board and shall be posted in three public places, and/or sent to a newspaper of general circulation in Midvale City Utah, prior to the meeting of the board.
H. The members of the board shall elect one of its members who shall act as chairperson for the board and shall appoint from among their membership an acting chairperson in the absence of the elected chairperson. (Ord. 3-16-99 (part))