Pursuant to Minnesota statutes section 299F.011, subdivision 5a, a board of appeals is hereby established for the city. The board of appeals shall consist of the city council and shall also include the chief of the fire department who shall serve as an ex officio member. The board of appeals shall consider issues related to disapproval of an application or permit issuance, claims of misapplication or misinterpretation of this code, or requests for variances from orders issued under this code. Requests for appeals shall be made within thirty (30) days of the date of decision of the fire marshal or the issuance of orders. (1974 Code § 905.11; amd. Ord. 1397, 12-14-2020)