Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-186
Housing code board of appeals—Created; composition; terms of regular members
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There is hereby created a housing code board of appeals, which shall consist of five (5) electors of the City of Shelton, appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the board of aldermen. No more than three (3) members of said board shall be from the same political party. Each member so appointed shall serve for a term of five (5) years, except that of those appointed immediately following passage of this code; one (1) member shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, one (1) member shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, one (1) member shall be appointed for term of five (5) years. Upon expiration of terms of office, the mayor shall make new appointments, subject to the approval of the board of aldermen, each for a term of five (5) years. Cross reference-- Boards, commissions and committees, § 2-41 et seq.
Section 8-186 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances establishes a Housing Code Board of Appeals for the City of Shelton, made up of five city electors appointed by the mayor with aldermanic approval. To preserve political balance, no more than three members may belong to the same political party. Members generally serve five-year terms, though staggered initial terms of one, two, and five years were set for the board's first appointees to ensure continuity of membership over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code ch. 8, art. VIII § 8-186, the Housing Code Board of Appeals is the body to which housing code disputes or enforcement decisions may be appealed. Property owners and managers operating in Shelton generally familiarize themselves with this board's existence and composition, since it represents a formal avenue for contesting housing code determinations. Knowing that the board consists of five politically balanced, mayoral-appointed members can help operators understand the structure of the local appeals process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-186 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances establishes the Housing Code Board of Appeals as a formal body that can hear appeals related to housing code matters in Shelton. Tenants who believe a housing code issue has been improperly handled may have the option of engaging with this board's process as one avenue for seeking resolution. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand how to access the board established under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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