Legislation Details

File #: 19-9618    Version: 1 Name: Zoning Board of Adjustments in response to state law changes
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/9/2019 In control: Planning
On agenda: 2/18/2020 Final action: 2/18/2020
Title: Approval of Bylaws of Zoning Board of Adjustments
Attachments: 1. ZBA ByLaws Policies (MD 01.23.20).pdf

From

Chris Hartmann

 

Title

Approval of Bylaws of Zoning Board of Adjustments

 

Presenter

David P. Jones, Chief City Planner

 

Recommended Action

Approve

 

Analysis

During the 2019 legislative session, the Legislature passed H.B. 2497. That bill included a new requirment that the City Council approve rules adopted by the Board of Adjustment. The Board's rules are comprised of its bylaw. Among other things, the bylaws contain procedural rules governing the conduct of meetings of the ZBA. The Board has recently reviewed and agreed upon revisions to its current bylaws, which it intends to adopt at its February 17th meeting. Council must ultimately approve any rules adopted by the ZBA. The Council Development Committee reviewed the proposed bylaws at their December 17, 2019 meeting and recommended approval to Council.

 

The proposed by-laws are attached for consideration and approval by the Council.