The mayor of the city, with the consent of the city council, shall appoint nine persons to the board of appeals. All members shall reside within the city, except that one member may live outside of the city provided said member must own land or maintain a business address in the city. At least one member shall be an architect. At least one member shall be a general contractor. At least one member shall be a member of the human relations commission. The remaining members shall be unrestricted, but preference shall be given to individuals with knowledge of structural engineering, construction, the law, finance and neighborhood revitalization. Members shall be appointed to initial terms ranging from one to five years. Thereafter, new appointees shall serve three-year terms or until a successor is appointed.
(Ord. 7816, passed 2-2-96)