Board of Zoning Appeals

That pursuant to Section 204 of the 1991 Uniform Building Code of the City of St. Marys, Kansas, a “Board of Appeals” is hereby created, subject to the following: Section 204: (a) General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction of the City of St. Marys. The building official shall be an ex-officio member of and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Commission of the City of St. Marys and shall hold office at the City Commission’s pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.

(b) Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive the requirements of this code.

(c) Confirmation of the Board. The board of appeals shall consist of up to five (5) members and shall represent the construction trades of: builder, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and engineers/architect. The terms of the positions appointed by the Mayor shall be on rotating terms of three years, initially appointments shall be staggered. (ORD. 1168/071905).