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Title II — ADMINISTRATION›Chapter 3 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES Revised 6/26

Arcata Municipal Code Art. 5 Board of Appeals

Arcata Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Arcata

Cite as: Arcata Municipal Code Article 5 · Text as of 2026-10-05

Sec. 2223 Creation, Powers and Duties.

The Board of Appeals is hereby created. Its powers and duties shall be to hear and act upon appeals and decisions made by the Building Official of the City of Arcata. (Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025)

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Sec. 2224 Meetings.

The Board of Appeals shall meet as necessary and upon call of its Secretary. (Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025)

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Sec. 2225 Membership.

The Board of Appeals shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council. Members of the Board shall not be employees of the City of Arcata and shall be knowledgable in the applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances as determined by the City Council. It is not necessary that members of the Board of Appeals live or work in the Arcata Planning Area. (Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025)

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Sec. 2226 Secretary.

The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall be the Secretary to the Board. (Ord. 1577, eff. 5/16/2025)

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