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Appeals Process
Anyone who receives notice from
the City of Battle Creek Code Compliance Departments that his or her house or
building project has a violation of the City’s Housing Code has the right to
appeal that decision. This appeal is heard by an independent board made up of
residents. Below is a description of the official purpose of the Housing Board
of Appeals and its makeup.
If you would like to file an
appeal, click on the Forms button on the right and select the Neighborhood Code
Compliance Division Appeal Form.
Please review your complaint
notice for additional information or contact the Code Compliance Department for
more information.
A Housing Board of Appeals is
established for the purpose of hearing and deciding appeals concerning the
application or interpretation of the provisions and standards of the City of
Battle Creek's Housing Code. Prior to the hearing of an appeal, the City
shall forward to the Housing Board of Appeals the appeal form, a copy of the
notice or order being appealed and a summary report of all previous action
taken. After all evidence and testimony has been presented, the Housing
Board of Appeals shall affirm modify or reverse the order or notice being
appealed.
The Housing Board of Appeals is
appointed by the City Commission and consists of the following members
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A building contractor
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A registered architect or
engineer
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Two members of the general
public; and
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An individual registered as
a building official, plan reviewer or inspector under the Building Officials
and Inspector Registration Act, being Act 54 of the Public Acts of 1986 as
amended. This individual may be an employee of the City.
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