City Accepting Applications for Vacancies on Four Boards

Published on November 18, 2021

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CHEYENNE – City of Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins is seeking applications for membership on four City boards: Board of Adjustment, Building Code Board of Appeals, Housing and Community Development Advisory Council, and the Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities (MCPD).

An online and PDF application are available at www.cheyennecity.org/boards and at the links above. All applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Friday, December 10th.

Additional information on each board can be found below.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is the appointed body of the City responsible for appeals and quasi-judicial decisions under the zoning regulations. The Board has the authority to review and make the final decision on zoning variances, conditional use approvals, and appeals of administrative decisions. Additionally, the Board has the authority to hear appeals and affirm, modify, or over-rule the final decision on site plans, temporary use approvals, administrative use approvals, and administrative adjustments. 

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals hears and rules on appeals of an aggrieved party from decisions of the Building Official, the Historic Preservation Board, and other proceedings as provided by City Code in order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction, and to provide for reasonable interpretations of Building and Technical Codes adopted by the city. Members must be qualified by experience and training pertaining to building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, but no more than three of the members may be appointed without regard to specific experience and training.

Housing and Community Development Advisory Council

The Advisory Council’s primary role is to serve as a liaison between the Housing and Community Development Office and community residents in receiving input on very low, low, and moderate-income needs and between the Cheyenne City Council and community residents to express identified needs. During the Housing and Community Development Office grant cycle, the Advisory Council oversees the grant process and makes recommendations to the City Council for funding. In addition, the Advisory Council may conduct site visits/evaluations on sub-recipient throughout the year.

Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities

The Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities (MCPD) is an appointed body of the City and is an educational and solution-oriented advisory board serving as a catalyst for promoting self-advocacy, equality, accessibility, and opportunity for all people regardless of their disability.

 

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