Board of Construction Appeals

The purpose of the Board of Construction Appeals (BOCA) is to provide an appeal process for applicants wishing to appeal a decision, interpretation or ruling of the Director of Planning and Development or the Building Official regarding construction codes or building regulations adopted by the City.

Number of Members:  5 regular members, plus 2 alternates
Term of Office: 2-year term with no term limit
Established:   Ordinance No. 99-05-06-18
Appointed By: Mayor and City Council
Meetings:  Called on an "as-needed" basis
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway​

 

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Hear any appeal of a decision of the Director of Planning and Development or the Building Official regarding the construction codes or building regulations adopted by the City.
  • The Board shall not have the power to waive or set aside the requirements of any of the construction codes, but shall have the power to interpret their provisions, and in case of alternate types of construction or material, shall determine whether or not such alternate type of construction or material is, in fact, equal to the standards of the construction codes, considering adequacy, stability, strength, sanitation and safety to the public health and welfare.
     

Agendas and Minutes

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Board Members

Jennifer Olive Place 1 Board Member Term - September 2025
Richard Weir Place 2 Board Member Term - September 2024
Jeff Swartwout Place 3 Board Member Term - September 2025
Vacant Place 4 Board Member Term - September 2024
Lindsey Rayl Place 5 Board Member Term - September 2025
Vacant Place 6 2nd Alternate Term - September 2024
Vacant Place 7 1st Alternate Term - September 2025