§ 2.30.060. Powers.

A.

The construction board of appeals is authorized to hear appeals from decisions issued by:

1.

The building official in connection with administrative or enforcement of Chapter 18.02 (Building and Construction Administrative Code), Chapter 18.08 (Building Code), Chapter 18.10 (Residential Code), Chapter 18.12 (Mechanical Code), Chapter 18.16 (Electrical Code), Chapter 18.18 (Outdoor Lighting Code), Chapter 18.20 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 18.24 (Gas Code), Chapter 18.28 (Existing Building Code), and Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping), Chapter 5.32 (Public Swimming Pool Licenses), Chapter 5.90 (Security Alarm Systems) and Chapter 5.108 (Servicing Cesspools, Grease Traps and Septic Tanks) or such chapters that may succeed these chapters.

2.

The fire official in connection with administration of Chapter 9.52 (Fire Protection Code);

3.

The stormwater administrator in connection with administration or enforcement of Chapter 15.20 (Stormwater Management);

4.

The floodplain administrator in connection with the administration of Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention).

5.

The City Engineer regarding the issuance, denial, revocation or suspension of a permit issued under Chapter 18.44 (Grading), Chapter 13.08 (Excavation) or Section 13.04.010 (Sidewalk and Curb Permit).

B.

An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of an identified code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of protection or safety is proposed. The construction board of appeals is authorized to impose reasonable conditions or safeguards as necessary to ensure that the purpose and intent of this Code are satisfied. The construction board of appeals consideration of an appeal pursuant to this section shall not be construed as a waiver of any other requirement of the code. The power of the board to interpret, determine applicability and equivalent measures under the code shall not be interpreted to allow the board to modify any fees required to be paid in accordance with the code.

C.

The construction board of appeals may:

1.

Make recommendations to the building official, the floodplain administrator, the stormwater administrator, and the fire official with respect to changes in the codes listed in Section 2.30.060 A.1. through 4.;

2.

Make recommendations to the building official, the floodplain administrator, the stormwater administrator, and the fire official regarding the appropriateness of materials, methods, or equipment for use in the city; and

3.

Recommend standards for safety of life and property, and workmanship for grading, stormwater management, flood prevention, fire prevention and residential and commercial construction in the city.

(Ord. 16658 § 1, 2007; Ord. 16492 § 2 (part), 2006: Ord. 16040 § 1, 2005; Ord. 15962 § 1 (part), 2004: Ord. 15159 § 1 (part), 2002)

(Ord. No. 17398, § 4, 8-24-2010, 9-1-2010; Ord. No. 17488, § 2, 1-18-2011)