Board of Adjustment/Appeals

Next Meeting

Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00PM

Creation

MCA §76-2-321, and Ordinance 2923, September 2005 (Land Development Code).*

Purpose (Powers & Duties)

Hears and decides appeals regarding administration of Title 17 or the housing or building regulations, and hears and decides requests for variances consistent with Title 17.

Membership

Five members, appointed by the City Commission.

Current Members:

MemberTerm Expires
Kim Martin 9/30/2014
Timothy Peterson 9/30/2014
Casey Cummings 9/30/2013
Christopher Ward 9/30/2012
Jeffry M. Foster 9/30/2012

Term*

Three-year term and until a successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant.

Meeting Schedule

Meets on demand, approximately ten times a year, generally at 4 p.m. Board hearing notices are printed in the Great Falls Tribune Legal Ad section 15 days prior to a meeting.

Residency Requirements

Members must be residents of the City of Great Falls (OCCGF 17.12.5.030.B).

For Information on the Board Contact:

Planning and Community Development Department at 455-8405.

See Also

*Resolution 9910 (pdf) stipulates: "Whereas, this Resolution will apply to all Boards and Commissions unless State Law is more restrictive…" and, "It is the policy of the City Commission…maximum uninterrupted length of service on any one Board or Committee shall be two (2) consecutive terms, exclusive of the time served on any unexpired term, for each person appointed…" and, "…all terms shall begin on the date of appointment or as specified by Ordinance."