HomeMy Public PortalAboutTitle 2, Chapter 01- Board of AdjustmentTITLE 2 IONA CITY CODE
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CHAPTER 1 Board of Adjustment
SECTION:
2-1-1: Appointment
2-1-2: Qualifications
2-1-3: Term
2-1-4: Vacancies
2-1-5: Organization
2-1-6: Rules and Regulations
2-1-7: Duties
2-1-1: APPOINTMENT. The Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, shall appoint
a Board of Adjustment of three (3) members.
2-1-2: QUALIFICATIONS. Members of the Board of Adjustment shall be residents and
electors of the City. The Mayor, members of the City Council and any appointed officer of the
City shall not serve as a member of the Board. One member of the Board shall be a member of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
2-1-3: TERM. Members of the Board of Adjustment shall be appointed for a term of
three (3) years. Terms shall expire on December 31 of the third year following their appointment.
The terms of the members of the Board shall be staggered so that a term of a member shall expire
each year.
2-1-4: VACANCIES. The Mayor, with consent of the City Council, shall appoint a
qualified person to fill the unexpired term of any member of the Board in the event of a vacancy.
2-1-5: ORGANIZATION. The Board shall elect its own chairperson and may appoint
other officers from among its members. The Zoning Official shall serve as a non-voting ex officio
member of the Board.
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2-1-6: RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations
necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter. Meetings shall be held when
necessary. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member on
every question. The meetings, minutes and records of the Board shall be open to the public.
2-1-7: DUTIES. The Board of Adjustment shall have such duties and authority as set
forth in the Zoning Ordinance. It shall perform other duties as required by state law or as directed
by the City Council.