The Board of Building Code Appeals is a five member board created on March 5, 2018 by Ordinance 2569.

The Board of Building Code Appeals is a citizen-based body that advises the City Council on the following items:

• Matters pertaining to changes and or improvements of the construction and reconstruction of facilities
• Procedures which will increase the life, health, and safety of such facilities
• Recommendations regarding the Property Maintenance Code

The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the appellant

 One member must have experience in electricity, one member must have experience in plumbing, and one member must have experience in heating and air conditioning. The remaining two members do not need experience in a particular area.

Meeting Schedule

The Board of Building Code Appeals meets in the City Hall Council Chambers when an application is initiated. Please contact the Business & Economic Development Department at 913-856-0913 to find out if a meeting is scheduled. All meetings are open to the public.

Board of Building Code Appeals Members

The Board consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Members serve without compensation for a three-year term. Apply to serve on the Board of Building Code Appeals.

Board of Building Code Appeals Meeting Videos

Board of Building Code Appeals Meetings are recorded. Videos are available on the City's YouTube Channel.