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� •- ., , . Amends Ordinance No. 2234
Amended by Ordinance No. 2745
ORDINANCE NO.� �v�� 5155
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, CREATING
ANO ESTA(iLISHING A "BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT", DEFINING ITS
MEMaERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIOfV, ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE,
PRESCRIBING ITS DUTIES AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER TO
BE KNOWN AS CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 11 , (COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS)
OF ORDINANCE N0. 1628 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF
RENTON, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS:
Sections 4-731 (A) and 4-731 (B) of Title IV (�uilding
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Generai
Ordinances of the City of Renton" are hereby repealed
and there is hereby established a Chapter to be known
as Chapter 9 of Titl.e 11 (Commissions and Boards) of
said Ordinance No. 1628, reading as follows :
SECTION 1 : Establishment of Board of Adjustment. There is hereby
estab)ished a Board of Adjustment composed of seven members, all mf whom
shall be residents of .the City of Renton. All of such members shall be
appointed by the Major subject to confirmation or concurrence by a majority
of the members of the City Council . The residency requirements may be waived
by majority vote of the City Council .
SECTION 11 : Composition. The composition of said Board shall be
such as to provide a knowledgeable, experienced and representative body
genera�ly skilled in the building and related fields and shall consist of the
following positions and qualifications :
Position No. 1 . Shall be a practicing architect licensed
by the State of Washington.
Position No. 2. Shall be a home bwilder and member of the
� Association of Home Builders.
Position No. 3. Shall be a practicing professional engi-
neer licensed by the State ot' Washington.
Position No. 4. Shall be a general contractor member of �
the Associated General Contractors and
licensed by the State of Washington.
Position. No. 5. Shall be a mechanical , plumbing or elec-
trical contractor licensed by the State
of Washington.
Position No. 6. Shall be appointed from members of the
general public.
Rosition No. 7. Shall be appointed from members of the
general public.
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SECTION 111 . Appointment and Term of Office. On or before
tp�.y 1971 , the Mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation or concurrence '
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by majority of the members of the City Council , qualified persons to each of ;
the seven positions provided in Section II of this Chapter. Appointees shall ,
h�old office for a four year term and until their successors are appointed and
qualified; provided that in the initial appointment positions one and two
shall be for a four year term, positions three anci four shall be for a three
year term, positions five and six shall be for a two year term, and position
' seven for a one year term. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as
the original appointment for the unexpired term of the particular position.
Each such appointment shall be effective upon the filing of a copy thereof in
the office of the City C1erk.
SECTION IV. Organization. The Board shall convene and hold its
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ss et ng not more than thirty (30) days after appointments are
completed as specified in this Ordinance. At such first meeting the Board
shall select a Chairman and a Secretary by a majority vote of its members.
The Chairman and Secretary shall each serve for a period of one year and un-
til his ar her successor is appointed in the same manner. The secretary may
be a member of the regular City staff and not a member of the Board.
Members of the Board shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses
incurred in connection with Board business at the same rate as provided by
� law for City officials enerall .
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The Board shall meet at least once a month or more often as it� deems
necessary. Special Board me�tings may be called at any time by any four of
its members upon not less than forty-eight (48) hours notice to its members
and the public media as required by law. A majority of the Board shall con-
stitute a quorum.
In the event that a Board member is absent from three consecutive
mee:tings and unless excused by majority vote of the members, the Board shali
de.clare that particular position vacant and shall so notify the appointing
authority.
SECTION V: Powers and Duties. The Board of Adjustment shall have
all the powers and duties prescribed by law and as the City Council may
prescribe by Ordinance from time to time, including but not limiting it to,
the provisions of Section 4-731 (C) of Title IV (Building Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "General Ordinances of the City of Renton" and
as same may be amended �from time to time.
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SECTION VI : This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and legal publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of ,Tune . , 1971 .
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Helmie Nelson, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this �th day of �ui��� , 1g71 , '�
( .P .t..C..C�/l�/�.. X���cJV)L�t/l _'
" Avery Garr�$tt, Mayor �
Approved as to form:
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Gerard M. Shellan, City Attorney
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Date of Publication:
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