The Lakewood Board of Appeals hears and makes decisions on appeals from any order (or the failure to issue an order when one is called for), requirement, decision, or determination made by the Codes Administrator, his/her authorized representative, or other administrative official in any of the following areas:

1) to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction;

2) to review all provisions of the Building and Construction Code;

3) to conduct appellate hearings in cases of denial, revocation, or suspension of a license, and to advise the Codes Administrator on all matters related to licensing;

4) to review changes in the Building Code, and advise City Council with respect to desirability and necessity for any such changes;

5) to receive proposals for amendments to the Building Code, and make recommendations to the City Council in respect thereto;

6) to maintain contacts with the fire districts in Lakewood and the Police Department in order to receive their recommendations for amendments to the Building Code;

7) to call upon and receive expert opinions with respect to the broad spectrum of building matters particularly as it relates to proposed amendments to the Building Code.

Decisions of the Lakewood Board of Appeals may be appealed to the Jefferson County District Court, if filed within thirty days following the mailing of any order or decision of the Board.

Ordinance O-75-2 established the Lakewood Board of Appeals in 1975.

The Board consists of seven regular members. The Codes Administrator is an Ex-Officio, non-voting member. Terms are three years in length and Board members may serve two terms. The Lakewood Board of Appeals terms expire on March 31.

Updated: May 2011