Section 203.1 of the Uniform Housing Code, and the title precedent thereto, as it applies in Chula Vista, is hereby amended to read as follows:

Board of Appeals and Advisors.

Section 203.1 General. In order to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code, to mitigate specific provisions of the code which create practical difficulties in their enforcement and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, there is hereby established a board of appeals and advisors consisting of seven members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction, use and occupancy of residential structures. The assistant director of planning and building shall be an ex-officio member who shall not be entitled to vote and who shall act as secretary to the board. The board of appeals and advisors shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. The board shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the assistant director of planning and building with a duplicate copy to the appellant. Appeals to the board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 1201 of this code or in accordance with such procedures as may be prescribed by the city attorney of the city of Chula Vista. The decision of the board is final. The board of appeals and advisors shall recommend to the city council such new legislation deemed necessary to govern construction, use and occupancy of residential structures, in the city of Chula Vista.