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Forest Acres ZBA agrees to adopt City Attorney guidance on wording of motions and orders
Summary
Board staff summarized a City Attorney opinion on the proper form of motions and written orders; the Zoning Board of Appeals collectively agreed to follow that guidance to standardize future motions and orders.
At the Jan. 12, 2026 meeting, the Forest Acres Zoning Board of Appeals discussed the form and wording of motions and written orders. Chair nominee Pete Balthazor introduced the topic and Laura Boatright, the city’s zoning technician, summarized the City Attorney’s opinion on how the board should draft and handle approval of orders and motions.
Boatright’s summary, as recorded in the minutes, recommended a consistent form for motions and written orders. The board collectively decided to follow the City Attorney’s guidance to standardize wording and process for future approvals. No formal amendment to the board’s rules was recorded; the change was recorded as the board’s agreement to follow the attorney’s advice.
Board members did not record further debate on the content of the opinion during this meeting. The decision was procedural and intended to ensure legal clarity and uniformity in future motions and written orders.
