§ 21.1. Establishment of board of zoning appeals.

21.1.1.

The board of zoning appeals, also referred to as the board of appeals, was established by previous version of this chapter, and remains authorized under this chapter. Existing board members shall continue in their current terms unaffected by the adoption of this chapter. The board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the mayor and city council for staggered terms of four (4) years; except the mayor's appointee, who has a two-year term. Each successive appointment shall be for staggered terms of four (4) years; except the mayor's appointee, who has a two-year term.

21.1.2.

Each board member shall receive compensation for his/her service as established by the mayor and city council and shall be reimbursed for any expenses incurred while representing the board. Any vacancy in the membership of the board of appeals shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment. Members shall be removable for cause by the mayor and city council upon written charges and after public hearing. The board of appeals previously appointed under the authority of the prior zoning ordinance shall continue without change as if appointed under this chapter. After expiration of their term, members shall continue to serve until, either reappointed or a successor appointed by the mayor and city council.

21.1.3.

A quorum of the board of zoning appeals shall consist of four (4) members.