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2006 WORK PLAN
BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
The Building Review Board will continue to meet on the last Thursday of each month when
there are public discussion or hearing items placed on the regular monthly agenda. The Board
may also meet as needed in order to convene special meetings.
Staff anticipates that the Building Review Board will hear several appeals by contractor
license applicants who do not strictly meet the qualification criteria specified in the City
Code. Under its quasi -autonomous review authority, the Board is empowered to grant
variances from such criteria when it determines there are practical difficulties or that an
undue hardship would be imposed on the applicant; or, when the Board determines the
applicant has sufficient specialized training, education, or additional relevant experience.
The Board is also empowered to render disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation
of regulated contractor licenses, under which any specified infractions listed in the regulations
are committed.
Additionally, in its code appellate function, the Board may hear appeals from strict application
of the building codes or from an interpretation of the codes by the Building and Zoning Director
(Building Official).
In its advisory capacity, the Board is expected to start its review of the 2006 edition of
the International Building Code (IBC) and then make recommendations to Council
regarding any suggested revisions based on local conditions and community
standards. They will also be reviewing Article V, Section 15 of the City Code related to
Contractors and then forwarding suggested changes to Council.
The Board will continue to work on its operational procedures and other matters of
interest.
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