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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1646ORDINANCE NO. 1646 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE BYLAWS OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS ARTICLE I Objective The primary objective and purpose of the City of Fairhope Building Code Board of Appeals (the "Board") is to review and approve/deny variances from the provisions of the duly adopted construction codes and ordinances of the City of Fairhope as listed in Ordinance No. 1639 (the "Building Code"). In the case of an approval of any variance from the Building Code, such approval shall not be contrary to the public interest and such approval shall be granted only where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the Building Code will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the Building Code shall be observed, and substantial justice done. ARTICLE II Organization and Finances The Board shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be a public record. ARTICLE III Membership Section 1. The Board shall consist of five members and two supernumerary members, appointed by the City Council of the City of Fairhope, Alabama (the "City Council") for staggered terms of three years, all in accordance with Code of Alabama (1975), as amended. Section 2. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired terra in the same manner as the initial appointment. Members shall be removable for cause by the City Council upon written charges and after public hearing. Section 3. No member of the Board shall hold any other public office or position. Section 4. Every member of the Board shall reside within the city limits or police jurisdiction of the City of Fairhope, Alabama. Section 5. The Board shall consist of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of the jurisdiction. Recommended qualifications are Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, licensed General Contractor, licensed Flomebuilder, licensed Electrical Contractor, licensed Mechanical Contractor, and licensed Plumbing Contractor.