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UPDATE RULES FOR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (B)
This item requests approval of new rules of procedure for the Board of Adjustment. The new rules more closely follow the City Commission's quasi-judicial hearing process, update the day and time of the meetings, and update other matters relating to the conduct of business by the Board of Adjustment.
recommendation
The City Commission approve the Rules for the Board of Adjustment as amended in its entirety.
explanation
The current Board of Adjustment Rules have been in existence since 1997. As a result of staff and Board review of the existing rules, it was determined that the existing rules are in need of updating to more closely follow the Rules of the City Commission and other City boards that conduct quasi-judicial hearings as well as address details that have changed over time, such as the day and time of regular meetings. The Board of Adjustment discussed the draft revised rules at several meetings and on July 6, 2010, by a vote of 5-0, approved the revised rules. Per the existing rules, any revisions to the Board rules require City Commission approval.