§ 44-920. Establishment of board.  


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  • (a)

    There is hereby established a zoning board of appeals consisting of five members appointed by the mayor, by and with the consent of the city council, one appointed for a term of one year; two appointed for two years; and two appointed for three years; subsequent terms shall be for three years. The members shall be citizens (not holding any elective office) of the United States and residents of and owners of real property in the city. Their compensation shall be as established by the city council.

    (b)

    The board shall perform its duties and exercise its powers as provided by law in such a way that the objectives of this chapter shall be observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done.

(Code 1969, § 5.281; Code 1977, § 28-491)