Construction Board of Appeals

About

The SMBA construction board of appeals can be called to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the governing code. The construction board of appeals consists of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and are not employees of SMBA.

Members may be contacted through the SMBA Board Secretary, Kyle Gibson via email at kgibson@swmiba.org, or by phone at 269-585-4154.

Members

Name	Role	Industry	Date Appointed	Term Ends
Kyle Gibson	Chairperson, Non-Voting	Staff	2022-01-01	2024-01-01
Steve Visser	Member	Builder / Developer	2022-01-01	2024-01-01
Bruce Vanderweele	Member	Engineer	2022-01-01	2024-01-01
Robert DeHaan	Member	Remodeler	2022-01-01	2024-01-01
Jeffrey Smith	Member	Builder	2022-01-01	2024-01-01

How to Apply

Complete the Application Form.
Submit the completed application form along with the non-refundable $500 application fee to the Authority. Note: You must also include five (5) copies of all supporting documentation with your application. If you choose to submit electronically, you may be billed for the cost of duplication in accordance with our fee schedule. Any documents submitted to the SMBA Building Board of Appeals shall be considered public documents and are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, PA 442 of 1976, MCL 15.231 et seq.
Once your application & documents have been received, we will work with you and the members of the board to determine a meeting date and time in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, PA 267 of 1976, MCL 15.261 et seq.
After the meeting, a decision letter will be issued by the board of appeals to the applicant.
You have the right to appeal the decision of the Southwest Michigan Building Authority Building Board of Appeals to the State of Michigan. If you choose to appeal the decision, you must make your application to the state within 10 days of the Authority’s decision.

Meetings of the Construction Board of Appeals

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OUR MISSION

To provide our customers with professional, prompt, and fiscally responsible services for building permitting, inspections, and code enforcement.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Southwest Michigan Building Authority
7275 W MAIN ST
KALAMAZOO MI 49009

Phone: 269-585-4150
Email: info@swmiba.org

Recent Updates

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

FOIA Request Form & Policy