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Council reviews options for building-code appeals process
Summary
A citizen asked whether the council still serves as the board of appeals for building-code matters or whether the city should create a separate appeals board with technical expertise; council members discussed forming an appointed board or keeping the council as the appeal body and agreed to formalize the process in writing.
A citizen requested clarification on the building-code appeals process. Mayor (S1) said that historically the council had served as the Board of Appeals but that the matter is rarely used and the council should consider whether to retain that role or establish a separate appeals board composed of people with code expertise.
Council members discussed appointing a committee of three to five people knowledgeable about building codes, keeping a council liaison on any appeals board, and publishing the formal process so residents understand how to proceed. No decision was made; the council agreed to consider options and return the subject for further discussion at a later meeting.
