Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-044 Amending Chapters 5, 11.5 and 22 specific to modifying the Board of Adjustment.  SECOND READING

The proposed Text Amendment seeks to modify multiple sections of the Code of Ordinances in reference to the Board of Adjustment. To this end, the following text amendment modifies existing language regarding the structure and standards of the review process. More specifically, the text amendment proposes the Board be comprised of five members appointed by the Mayor and each City Commissioner, subsequently eliminating the two additional “alternate” positions currently in place. The text amendment would also enable aggrieved parties to appeal decisions of the Board of Adjustment to the City Commission rather than the current process which dictates that an unsuccessful party must file an appeal with the appellate court to have the decision reviewed. Additionally, a concurring vote of a majority of the Board or Commission members will be needed to approve a Variance.

Approval.

Approval with modifications.
Disapproval.

Rebeca A. Guerra, AICP, LEED-AP, CPD, Assistant Planning Director

Technical Review Committee
Peter Sweeney, City Attorney