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Meetings

Day/Time:
5:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday (if needed) of odd numbered months

The board meets every other month, if there is a case. 

Location:
Chesapeake Central Library

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Local Board of Building Code Appeals


Contact:
Kim Fowler at 757-382-6466
Email: kfowler@cityofchesapeake.net

The Local Board of Building Code Appeals hears appeals, which relates to provisions and enforcements of provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Chesapeake Floodplain Management Ordinance.
(VA Code 36-105, City Code Sec 14-34)

Board of Building Code Appeals

Any person aggrieved by the Building Code Official's application of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code; the Floodplain Administrator's decision regarding the Floodplain Management Ordinance or the refusal to grant a modification to code requirements may file an appeal to the Local Board of Building Code Appeals. The appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the Building Code Official's decision or within fourteen (14) calendar days for Property Maintenance Appeals.

Who can apply for the appeal?

The owner of a structure, the owner's agent or any other person involved in the design, construction or maintenance of the structure may file an appeal to the Local Board of Building Code Appeals.

Who does make the final decision?

HammurabiThe board has the power to uphold, reverse or modify the decision of the official by a concurring vote of a majority of those present.

List of Board Members

The Local Board of Building Code Appeal consists of 7 members appointed by the City of Chesapeake City Council for a five-year term.

Name Appointed Date Expiration Date
Gerald F. Martin (Chairman)
05/27/2020
04/28/2025
Murray R. Goodwin III
01/28/2018 01/27/2023
Steven D. Allen
05/27/2020 04/28/2025
Eric M. Stichler
01/28/2018 01/27/2023
Charles M. Cima
05/25/2022 04/28/2027
Alternates
Roland T. Shaw
06/24/2020 01/27/2023
Steve Kirby
05/25/2022 01/27/2023

How do I file the application?

An applicant must complete a City of Chesapeake Board of Building Code Appeals Application, remit a twenty-five dollars fee, and submit the application to the Department of Development and Permits at least 14 days prior to the next scheduled hearing date.

Can I re-appeal if I am not satisfied with the final decision?

After final determination by the City of Chesapeake Board of Building Code Appeals, you may appeal to the State Technical Review Board. The application must be submitted to the State Technical Review Board within 21 calendar days of receipt of the decision to be appealed. Failure to submit an application for appeal within the time limit established by this section shall constitute an acceptance of the City of Chesapeake Board of Building Code Appeals decision.

 
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