Construction Board of Appeals

MEMBERS: 

TERM: 5 years – no limit

AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION: Athens-Clarke County Code of Ordinance § 7-1-36 (d) 1

MEETING INFORMATION

  • Regular meetings: As needed, 120 W. Dougherty Street
  • Special meetings: varies; depends on coordination of an appropriate date and time for the board members and the applicant

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and consider variances of the technical codes.

SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/INTERESTS

  • Building contractor shall be actively and currently engaged within the construction industry for at least five years.
  • Plumbing contractor shall hold a valid and current State of Georgia unrestricted plumbing contractor's license.
  • Electrical contractor shall hold a valid and current State of Georgia unrestricted electrical contractor's license.
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor shall hold a valid and current State of Georgia unrestricted conditioned air contractor's license.
  • Architect/Engineer shall hold the appropriate professional State of Georgia license.
MEMBERS
TERM EXPIRES
Vacant, Electrical contractor11-30-2022
Smith Wilson, General contractor11-30-2023
William Belger, HVAC contractor11-30-2023
David Matheny, Architect/Engineer11-30-2024
Vacant, Plumbing contractor11-30-2025




METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
Mayor and Commission

CONTACT
Doug Hansford, Chief Building Official
706-613-3520

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