Code Appeals Board Appeal Application
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Overview
This document is an application form for the City of Altoona Code Appeals Board. It allows residents or property owners to formally appeal a decision made by the Code Official regarding building, plumbing, fire prevention, or other municipal codes.
How to File an Appeal
To submit a valid appeal, applicants must adhere to the following requirements:
- Copies: You must prepare and deliver six (6) copies of the completed form.
- Fee: A fee of $500. 00 must be included with the submission.
- Supporting Documents: The application must be accompanied by six (6) copies of construction documents. These documents must demonstrate the quality of materials and conformity to the building code, or substantiate a variance from the provisions.
- Submission: All materials must be delivered to the Office of the Department of Codes and Inspections.
Required Information
The application form requires the following details to be filled out:
- Code Reference: Check the specific code being appealed (e. g. , International Building Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Prevention Code).
- Applicant Details: Name of the person making the application and the date it was filed.
- Property Location: The specific address of the property affected by the decision.
- Basis for Appeal: Select one or more reasons for the appeal, such as:
- Code incorrectly interpreted.
- Provisions of code do not fully apply.
- Equally good or better form of construction is proposed.
- Blighted property status.
- Description: A concise description of the premises affected, including occupancy and construction type if not a 1 or 2-family residential property.
- Grounds for Appeal: A brief statement explaining the grounds upon which the application is based, including references to specific sections of the City of Altoona Code Ordinance.
Important Notes
- Incomplete Applications: Applications that are incomplete, missing required supplemental documents, or do not have the required number of copies will not be scheduled for a hearing.
- Decisions: Applicants will be notified in writing of the Board's decision. Employees of the Department of Codes and Inspections will not convey any verbal decisions.
- Guidelines: When filing, include the principal points of the appeal, a clear description of the proposed work or use, and specific references to relevant code sections.