On August 28, 2006, the Bozeman City Commission created the Board of Adjustment with Ordinance No. 1670, and its procedures were established in Ordinance No. 1693, the revised Unified Development Ordinance effective March 24, 2007. On February 4, 2008 the City Commission appointed seven members to initial staggered terms to form this new board.

From Ordinance No. 1693, revised Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 18.62.010 G, Board of Adjustment Procedures Established:

"The Board of Adjustment will be convened as necessary to review applications for variances or deviations or applications involving variances or deviations. The BOA will also review applications for conditional use permits. To implement this purpose, certain procedures shall be adopted which may include, without limitation, a regularly scheduled weekly or biweekly meeting attended by members of the BOA. A record of the reviews and decisions shall be made. These records shall be preserved as part of the official proceedings for each development proposal. Lastly, the BOA shall generally follow "Robert's Rules of Order" and may prepare and adopt supplemental procedural rules, upon the approval of the City Commission, that will assure the accomplishment of the stated purpose and promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the review process.

1. The BOA shall consist of 7 members. The term of appointment is for three years, with staggered terms. Members shall be appointed by the City Commission. A member may be removed per Section 76-2-322, MCA. The concurring vote of four members of the board is required to take official action.

2. In selecting the members, the City Commission shall give preference to residents of the City of Bozeman. However, where a qualified resident is not available to serve, the City Commission may appoint up to one non-resident member who practices professionally, owns property or owns a business within the City.

a. Preference should be given to applicants who have prior experience with local government, who will uphold the intent and purpose of the City's land use regulations, and who will honor the purpose of a Board of Adjustment."

Members and Terms:

Dan Curtis - expires January 31, 2010
Patricia Jamison - expires January 31, 2009
Richard Lee - expires January 31, 2010
JP Pomnichowski - expires January 31, 2011
Edward Szczypinski - expires January 31, 2011
Edwin Ugorowski - expires January 31, 2011
David Wright - expires January 31, 2009

Commissioner Liaison: Jeff Rupp

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