Construction Board of Appeals
About
In the State of Michigan all governmental bodies follow the same state wide Building Code. Sections 125.1514 and 125.1515 of the State Construction Code allows for specific variances from the code under certain conditions. The responsibility of the Board is to:
- Act on requests in accordance with Section 125.1515 of the State Construction Code;
- Considered appeals and issues involving the administration and enforcement of the State of Michigan Construction Codes; and
- May review structures that are considered to be unsafe and can provide recommendations to the City Commission for corrective action.
Meetings
The Construction Board of Appeals meets on as needed. Meetings are held in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall, 700 Broad St.
Membership
The Construction Board of Appeals is made up of five voting members and two alternates who are qualified by experience or training in one of the different trades. Members are appointed by the City Commission and serve a two-year term.
