The Board of Building Appeals is hereby established as an official board of the Town of Bel Air to be organized and to function as stated in the following sections of this article.
It shall be the purpose of the Board of Building Appeals to afford any person the right to appeal a decision of the Town of Bel Air Building Official either refusing to grant or granting a modification to the provisions of the Town Building Code[1] or a decision regarding Chapter 364, Property Maintenance, of this Code.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 145, Building Construction.
A. 
The Board of Building Appeals shall consist of three members appointed by the Board of Town Commissioners of Bel Air as follows: one for four years, one for three years and one for two years. Thereafter, each new member shall serve for four years or until a successor has been appointed.
B. 
Each member shall be a licensed professional engineer or architect or a builder or superintendent of building construction with at least seven years of experience, four of which shall have been in responsible charge of work. At least one member shall be a licensed professional engineer or architect. Not more than two members shall be from the same profession or occupation, and it is desirable that one member be a professional engineer in the structural or civil field with architectural engineering experience.
C. 
The Board of Town Commissioners of Bel Air shall appoint one alternate member who shall be called by the Board of Building Appeals Chairman to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. The alternate member shall possess the qualifications required for Board membership and shall be appointed for three years or until a successor has been appointed.
D. 
The Town Building Official shall designate a Secretary to the Board. The Secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings in the Bel Air Building Official's office.
The Board shall meet upon notice from the Chairman, within 10 days of the filing of an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings. The members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
The powers and duties of the Board shall be as provided in the Town Building Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 145, Building Construction.