Chapter 2.25
BUILDING ADVISORY COUNCIL

Sections:

2.25.010    Established.

2.25.020    Purpose.

2.25.030    Membership.

2.25.040    Meeting times.

2.25.010 Established.

The County council hereby establishes a 12-member building advisory council with membership, purpose and meeting times defined as follows in this chapter. (Ord. 1-2008 § 2; Ord. 9-1994)

2.25.020 Purpose.

The purpose of the building advisory council is:

A. To recommend to the County council and the building department suggestions regarding building code regulations through the development of new codes or legislation.

B. To recommend methods that could be implemented to improve and simplify County procedures for the permit application and issuance process.

C. To serve as a “sounding board” regarding building code issues and present forums on relevant construction issues.

D. To provide assistance in setting up meetings in a public forum to provide continuing education for the general public, architects, design professionals, contractors, consultants and County personnel and to instruct or discuss, through educational programs, existing or upcoming legislation and its impacts on the citizens of San Juan County. (Ord. 1-2008 § 3; Ord. 9-1994)

2.25.030 Membership.

The building advisory council shall consist of 12 members appointed by the County council and shall be made up from the following public sectors:

A. Six general or specialty contractors – licensed by the state of Washington (one from each County council member’s district).

B. One San Juan County resident at large.

C. One San Juan County resident with owner/builder permit experience that has constructed his/her own residence.

D. One San Juan County resident employed by an in-County building material supply establishment, local civil engineer, or building designer.

E. One Washington State licensed architect residing in San Juan County.

F. One fire commissioner or fire chief from any official fire protection district in San Juan County.

G. One representative from a local affordable housing organization.

The term of membership shall be three years, with terms staggered so that the term of four members will expire on December 31st of each year. If a member vacates the position during the term, a new member shall be appointed to complete the unexpired portion of that term. A member of the building advisory council may be reappointed at the completion of a term. (Ord. 1-2008 § 4; Ord. 9-1994)

2.25.040 Meeting times.

This council shall meet at a minimum on a quarterly basis, and shall, in conducting its business, follow the Uniform Business Rules, including the Rules of Procedure, unless other rules have been adopted by the County council. (Ord. 1-2008 § 5; Ord. 9-1994)