Building Board of Appeals

Overview

The Building Board of Appeals exists to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide reasonable interpretations of the various city codes which control construction practices within the City of Azle, and to provide a forum for the appeal of the decisions of the Building Official and/or Fire Marshall. The decisions of the Board are binding and can only be appealed to the district court.

Meetings

The Building Board of Adjustment meets as needed at City Hall, 505 W. Main 6:30 p.m.

Members

Qualification of Members
It is the intent of the City Council that the Board members shall, by reason of diversity of their individual areas of expertise, constitute a board which is broadly representative of various fields of building construction and building standards. in making appointments to the Board, the City Council will give consideration to persons who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction, mechanical design, plumbing systems or electrical systems, or who have practical experience in matters relating to building construction or value such as a mortgage banker or licensed real estate agent. Members, except for the building official, may not be employees of the city.

Azle Municipal Code, Chapter 1, Article 1.04, Division 3