HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 - Building Review Board - Work Plan2005 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 2003 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.