Airport Land Use Regulations Board Of Adjustment
770 South Post Oak Ln, Suite 410
Houston, TX 77019
Contact: Kim Mickelson
Phone: (713) 395-4200 Fax: (713) 395-4200
Email: Boxerx2@aol.com
Updated as of: 9/16/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(State)
Chapter 241, Section 241.032, Texas Local Government Code
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
A Board of Adjustment is hereby created pursuant to Chapter 241 and shall have the following powers:
(1) To hear and decide an appeal, as provided by Chapter 241, or pursuant to Chapter 9, Article VI of the City Code, from an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the director;
(2) To hear and decide special exceptions; and
(3) To make a variation.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Meeting time and location are to be determined by the Board.
COMPOSITION
The Board shall be composed of five members appointed by position to two-year terms. Members holding positions one through four shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council and shall be a residents of the City of Houston.
1. The Director of the Houston Airport System shall be a non-voting ex officio member of the Board and shall serve as secretary to the Board.
2. An alternate member may be appointed for each position by the entity entitled to appoint the member. An alternate member may serve in the absence of each member.
CRITERIA: Members should (not required) have a combination of the following backgrounds:
1. Planners and or individuals with backgrounds in planning
2. Attorneys—ideally with a background in planning
3. Builders
4. Architects
5. Individuals with familiarity in Aviation
Positions 1 through 4 Appointees who are residents of the City of Houston;
Position 5A City of Humble appointee to represent matters relating to IAH;
Position 5B City of Houston appointee to represent matters relating to HOU; and
Position 5C City of Pasadena appointee to represent matters relating to EFD.
SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON POSITION 5A through 5C
1. In all matters involving George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Position 5A shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council until the City of Humble, pursuant to an interlocal agreement, appoints a member to Position 5A. The Humble appointee is not required to be a resident of the City of Houston.
2. In all matters involving William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Position 5B shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council and shall be a resident of the City of Houston.
3. In all matters involving Ellington Field (EFD), Position 5C shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council until the City of Pasadena, pursuant to an interlocal agreement, appoints a member to Position 5C. The Pasadena appointee is not required to be a resident of the City of Houston.
QUORUM: A quorum shall consist of four Board members.
TERM: Members shall serve a term of two-years from their date of appointment and confirmation.
CHAIRPERSON: The Mayor shall appoint a chairperson from amongst the members.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is NOT included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston.
MEMBER LIST