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Board of Appeals and Examiners

The Salt Lake City Board of Appeals and Examiners is housed in the Department of Community and Economic Development, Building Services and Licenses Division. The Board directs matters concerning building construction, housing and abatement codes and interprets the technical regulations.

Powers and duties

The board listens and resolves appeals that may contain errors regarding recruitment, resolutions and purpose made by an administrative official. The board may also recommend and advocate new ordinances to the City Council as appropriate.

Member qualifications

Five members, with one LEED accredited professional, hold office for five years on the Board of Appeals and Examiners. The members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The chairman and vice chair for the board are elected by the members each year. Members with experience and enthusiasm for matters pertaining to building construction and housing are preferred.

Current members

Member	Serving Since	Council District
David Richardson	2005	3
Brenda Roberts	2007
George Smith	2005

Staff and officers

Orion Goff, Director of Building Services

Meeting information

Period	As needed
Days	As needed
Time	n/a
Location	City and County Building 451 S State, Salt Lake City
More info	(801) 535-6681

Agendas and minutes

Posted through Utah Public Meeting Notice

Bylaws and governing documents

Click here to read.

Contact information

Board of Appeals and Examiners
Attn: Orion Goff
451 S State, Rm. 218
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 535-6681

Staff support

Orion Goff
Director of Building Services
(801) 535-6681
Email Orion.goff@slcgov.com