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 2026
Jeff Swartwout	Place 3 Board Member	Term - September 2025
Josiah Brown	Place 4 Board Member	Term - September 2026
Vacant	Place 5 Board Member	Term - September 2025
Vacant	Place 6 2nd Alternate	Term - September 2026
Vacant	Place 7 1st Alternate	Term - September 2025