Building Board of Appeals

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Current Members

Name  Term Expires 
Bob Seaman, Chair 10/31/2025
Dave Brooks 10/31/2026
Patricia Katz 10/31/2027
John Earhart 10/31/2024
David Kirby 10/31/2028

Staff Liaison:  G.W. Wiseman 

About the Board

The Building Board of Appeals acts on applications for appeals as required by Section 36-105 of the Code of Virginia. Individuals may appeal to the Board within 30 days from a decision of the building official when it is alleged that:

A person is aggrieved by the local building department’s application of the Uniform Statewide Building Code or the refusal to grant a modification to the provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.

The Board is composed of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors for five year terms. At least one member should be an experienced builder. At least one other member should be a licensed professional engineer or architect. At least one member should be an experienced property manager. The Board selects one of its members to serve as chairman. The Building Official designates an employee from the department to serve as Secretary to the Board.

The Board meets as necessary. The Board shall meet within 30 days of the receipt of the application for appeal.