Building Commission

Created on Feb. 24, 1986. Initial appointments are for a 5-year term. The membership of the commission consists of the Building Inspector (secretary) and 7 appointed citizens.

The powers and duties of the Building Commission shall be as follows:

• (A)   To decide appeals from any order, ruling, decision or interpretation made by the Building Inspector or other enforcing officer in relation to the enforcement of the provisions of the International Building Code adopted pursuant to 150.01 of the city code, except any notice to abate a nuisance given or issued pursuant to Chapter 92 of the municipal code of the city;
• (B)   To decide appeals from any order, ruling, decision or interpretation made by the Building Inspector or other enforcing officer in relation to the enforcement of the provisions of the International Building Code adopted pursuant to 150.01 of the city code, except any notice to abate a nuisance given or issued pursuant to Chapter 92 of the municipal code of the city; and
• (C)   To hear application for and grant variances from the restrictions and regulations regarding development in floodplain areas, subject to the standards and limitations of 40.309 (E) and 155.09 of the city code.