Board Members

Showing 8 active board members (maximum 8)

Name	Role	End Date
James Navies	Designee	01/31/2022 Serving Beyond Term
test1 (asdf) as dd	Alternate	12/31/2021 Serving Beyond Term
George Hitt	Member	08/15/2021 Serving Beyond Term
Joseph (Joe) Klitzing	Member	08/15/2021 Serving Beyond Term
John Albert	Alternate	12/18/2020 Serving Beyond Term
Sallie Burke	Alternate	12/18/2020 Serving Beyond Term
Irene Soll	Member	08/15/2020 Serving Beyond Term
Carmelo Desemone	Member	08/14/2020 Serving Beyond Term

Authorizing Legislation

Ordinance 65763 (2002), Ordinance 64195 (1997), Ordinance 59981 (1986), Ordinance 59979 (1986).

Board Duties and Purpose

The Board hears appeals for any person aggrieved by any officer, department, board or bureau of the City affected by any decision of the Building Commissioner or the Board of Public Service. Board of Adjustment decisions are binding by law and may be appealed only to the Circuit Court.

Member Requirements

Appointments require Board of Aldermen approval.

The Board of Adjustment is a 5-member panel of citizens, who reside within the City of St. Louis, appointed by the Mayor for 4 year terms. The Board selects its own chairman who serves for 1 year.
The Board is required to have:
One (1) graduate of an accredited school of architecture or licensed architect
One (1) licensed real estate broker or agent
Three (3) members at large
Three (3) alternative members may be appointed and serve 1 year terms. The Board acts as administrative law judge and is governed by state law. The City Counselor represents the Board and its members.