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Text Amendment of TMC Chapter 1315
Building Inspection
Carl Cochenour
Revised
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Amending Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 1315 by repealing Section 1315.02 Appointment and enacting a new section 1315.02 Appointment for the purpose of establishing an expedited appeal process; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance amends the Toledo Municipal Code ("TMC") to reflect a recent change in state law that permits the Board of Building Appeals to enact an expedited appeal process. This update is intended to ensure consistency with state requirements while streamlining local enforcement and review procedures.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Toledo Municipal Code, ?1315.02 which states as follows:
?1315.02 Appointment
The Mayor shall appoint members to serve on the Board of Building Appeals as provided in the Charter and in accordance with the provisions adopted by the State's Board of Building Standards. Members of the Board of Building Appeals shall have recognized ability, broad training and experience in problems and practice incidental to the construction and equipment of buildings and structures.
(a) Composition.
The City's Board of Building Appeals shall consist of five members, all of whom shall reside in the metropolitan Toledo area and who are qualified as follows: One attorney at law, admitted to the Ohio bar; one architect, registered in Ohio; one structural engineer, registered in Ohio; one mechanical engineer, registered in Ohio; and one member representing organized labor who is knowledgeable in the construction and equipment of buildings and structures. The existing membership of the Board of Building Appeals serving prior to enactment of the amendment to this chapter shall serve the remainder of their term.
(b) Term.
(1) The term of a member of the Board of Building Appeals is five (5) years. Upon the expirat...
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