Section 20.30.100 Grading Board of Appeals.

1. Creation. A grading appeals board is hereby created. The board shall consist of seven members who shall be residents of the city of Sioux City. At least one of the members shall be a professional engineer, architect or landscaped architect registered to practice in the state of Iowa, at least one of the members shall be affiliated with a general construction firm, at least one of the members shall be affiliated with a grading contracting firm, at least one of the members shall be affiliated with a public works contracting firm and at least one of the members shall be affiliated with a land development firm. Two members shall be residents of the city who have no financial interests in the construction industry.

2. Appointments. The members shall be appointed by the city council. Initially, members shall be appointed for terms of three, two and one years in the order of their appointments. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for three years expiring on December 31 of the specified year. Members shall continue to serve until a replacement has been appointed.

4. Meetings. The grading appeals board shall meet upon the call of the chairperson to consider appeals authorized under this chapter. All meetings shall be conducted in compliance with the requirements of the Iowa open meetings laws and any related city policies. (Ord. 2000-9159)