Public Notice and Public Hearing: Board of Adjustment and Construction Board of Appeals Amendments

The Board of Adjustments (BOA) has not convened for a meeting in the past five (5) years and Staff has found no record of the Construction Board of Appeals meeting in the past ten (10) years.

The current Construction Board of Appeals, as outlined in Section 10-21, is a remnant from a previous era when the City established a review/appeal board to address construction-related decisions made by the Building Official, particularly regarding the interpretation and application of various ICC codes. This section no longer aligns with current state law requirements. This section will need complete legal revision to bring into compliance with current standards.

In contrast, Section 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, which outlines the duties and powers of the BOA, is consistent with current state law and aligns with the responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). A review of minutes from previous PZC meetings indicates that the PZC has discussed and made recommendations on matters such as variances and conditional permits, which fall under the BOA’s purview. Some municipalities prefer to maintain separate boards for these responsibilities, while others consolidate them into a single board to handle all related recommendations.

Public Hearing will be held in Council Chambers located at 110 N 8th Street on April 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM. 

All interested parties are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the City Secretary, Holly Owens at 254-865-8951 or howens@gatesvilletx.com.