Chapter 2.55
HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD

Sections:

2.55.010    Board of appeals – Established.

2.55.020    Membership – Number, term and qualification.

2.55.030    Building official as ex officio member and secretary.

2.55.040    Powers and duties.

2.55.050    Limitations of authority.

2.55.010 Board of appeals – Established.

There is created and established in the city of Calimesa a housing advisory and appeals board (hereinafter referred to as the “board”). [Ord. 95-21 § 2; Code 1990 § 8.10.01.]

2.55.020 Membership – Number, term and qualification.

A. The board shall consist of three members and two alternates, appointed by the city council and serving at the pleasure of the city council. Each member and alternate shall serve a four-year term of office, except for the initial appointment in which two members shall hold a term of office expiring two years from date of appointment, and one member shall hold a term of office expiring four years from date of appointment. Initial terms of office shall be determined by the board members by lot at their organizational meeting.

B. Each member shall be qualified by experience and training to pass judgment on matters pertaining to building construction and shall not be employed by the city of Calimesa.

C. Alternates shall be called to fill a vacancy of a regular board member who is absent, either excused or unexcused, resigns or, because of a conflict of interest, cannot vote. [Ord. 97-6 § 1; Ord. 95-21 § 2; Code 1990 § 8.10.02.]

2.55.030 Building official as ex officio member and secretary.

The building official of the city shall be an ex officio member of the board, and shall act as secretary to the board. The building official shall have no vote upon any matter before the board. [Ord. 95-21 § 2; Code 1990 § 8.10.03.]

2.55.040 Powers and duties.

A. 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. Copies of all rules and regulations adopted by the board shall be delivered to the building official, who shall make them freely available to the public.

B. The board shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of CMC Title 15 and particularly regarding substandard buildings and substandard properties, in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. [Ord. 95-21 § 2; Code 1990 § 8.10.04.]

2.55.050 Limitations of authority.

The board shall have no authority relative to the interpretation of the administrative provisions of CMC Title 15 or of the Uniform Housing Code or the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, nor shall the board be empowered to waive the requirements of those codes. [Ord. 95-21 § 2; Code 1990 § 8.10.05.]