HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #6 Building & Development CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK,
IDAHO, ESTABLISHING A BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; DEFINING ITS AUTHORITY, PURPOSE, DUTIES,
MEMBERSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
The Mayor, and City Council of the City of Chubbuck desires to promote efficient, transparent,
and effective building, permitting, and development processes; and
WHEREAS,
Input from industry professionals and community stakeholders can assist the City in evaluating
application processes, fees, and development regulations; and
WHEREAS,
Idaho Code Title 50 authorizes cities to establish advisory committees to assist the Mayor in
carrying out municipal functions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO:
Section 1. Establishment
There is hereby established a Building and Development Advisory Committee (“Committee”)
for the City of Chubbuck.
Section 2. Purpose
The purpose of the Committee is to act in an advisory capacity to the Planning Manager,
Development Manager, Building Official, and Mayor on matters related to:
Application and permitting processes
Permit and impact fees
Land use and development regulations
Residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development when referred by the
Mayor.
New construction, redevelopment, renovation, subdivision, and site development plan
when referred by the Mayor.
The Committee shall have no independent decision-making authority and shall make
recommendations only.
Section 3. Authority
1. The Committee shall make recommendations only and shall have no other authority,
including but not limited to, authority to:
o Enter into contracts
o Commit or obligate City funds
o Direct or supervise City staff
Section 4. Membership
1. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members.
2. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor may seek input from the
Planning Manager, Development Manager, Public Works Director, and Building
Official in making these appointments.
3. One (1) member may be designated as a representative from the Southeast Idaho
Building Contractors Association.*
4. Members shall be appointed to serve two-year terms, or until a successor is appointed
and qualified. Initial appointments may be staggered to provide continuity.
5. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
6. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the remainder
of the unexpired term.
*Builders Association Appointment. One (1) member of the Committee may be appointed by the Mayor
from the membership of the local Builders Association or similar recognized builder’s organization
serving the City. This member shall serve a two (2) year term and may be reappointed for successive
terms. The local Builders Association or similar recognized builder’s organization may provide
recommendations to the Mayor as to this appointment. However, any appointment must be in
compliance with all applicable ethics and conflict-of-interest laws.
Eligibility Requirement. Applicants for appointment shall be residents of the City or shall hold a valid
license to conduct building/development business within the City.
Section 5. Duties and Responsibilities
The Committee shall perform the following duties:
A. Impact Fee Review
Conduct an annual review of Parks, Police, and Fire (EMS) Impact Fees and provide
recommendations for updates or adjustments to the Impact Fee Committee.
B. Advisory Recommendations
Provide ongoing recommendations to the Mayor regarding:
Impact fee adjustments
Permitting fee structures
Design review, building permit, and development approval workflow improvements
Adoption or amendment of building codes
Residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development when referred by the
Mayor.
New construction, redevelopment, renovation, subdivision, and site development plan
when referred by the Mayor.
Any other area of advice sought by the Mayor related to the purpose of this Committee
Decisions regarding development approvals shall remain with the City Council, and the Land Use and
Development Commission as provided by City and Idaho Code.
Section 6. Meetings
1. The Committee shall meet as needed to carry out its duties.
2. All meetings shall comply with the Idaho Open Meeting Law, including public notice
and record-keeping requirements.
Section 7. Officers
A. The Committee shall annually elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members.
B. The Chair shall preside over meetings and serve as liaison to the mayor and city staff.
C. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair.
Section 8. Duration
The Building and Development Advisory Committee is established as a special advisory
committee and shall continue until dissolved by action of the Mayor.
Section 9. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Members shall comply with all applicable ethics and conflict-of-interest laws. Any member with
an actual or perceived conflict of interest shall disclose the conflict and recuse themselves from
discussion and voting.
Section 10. Effective Date
This resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK,
THIS XXX DAY OF XXXX, 2026.
Rodney T. Burch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Joey Bowers, City Clerk