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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

12/03/2019

BACKGROUND

On February 13, 2018 the City Council adopted Ordinance 17-S-50, which created the Building and Standards Commission. This commission was established in order to provide an appropriate outlet for applicants requesting review of a building code item, appealing a decision of the Fire Marshal or Building Official, take action on buildings found to be in violation of city ordinance or are a public nuisance, to evaluate and provide recommendations on proposed amendments to the fire and building codes, to act as an advisor to the Fire Chief and Building Official, and to make determinations on alternative construction materials or methods.

Since the creation of the Building and Standards Commission there have been two meetings held. The first of which, held on August 26, 2019, was utilized as an introduction for the new Commissioners and staff and to serve as an informational meeting about the Building and Standards Commission. The second meeting, held on October 28, 2019, was utilized to elect the Chair and Vice Chair of the Building and Standards Commission. Additionally, at this meeting the proposed by-laws were presented by staff and the Commission made a unanimous recommendation of approval of by-laws.

The proposed by-laws have been created using the Building and Standards Commission adoption ordinance, the Unified Development Code Article 3 Section 21.3.6.D. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission bylaws served as a template for the creation of the proposed bylaws in order to be consistent with established by-laws that are currently being utilized.

GOAL

To approve the proposed Building and Standards Commission By-Laws.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The proposed Building and Standards Commission By-Laws will ensure that appropriate action is taken by the Commission.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

To approve the Building and Standards Commission By-Laws.

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

RECOMMENDATION

At the October 28, 2019 Building and Standards Commission meeting, the Commissioners unanimously made a recommendation to the City Council for approval of the proposed By-Laws.

Staff recommends approval of 19-R-157 as presented.

Attachments
Resolution 19-R-157
Resolution 19-R-157 Exhibit A: Bylaws