City of Brighton, Colorado

The Board of Appeals consists of six members (five regular memebers and one alternate member) who reside in the City of Brighton. Members are qualified by experience related to the construction industry and are trained to rule or review upon matters pertaining to building construction. The Board acts on items requested to be reviewed to determine the suitability of alternate building materials and types of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretaitons of the provisions of the City's adopted building codes. City of Brighton staff representatives are present to facilitate, including the Chief Building Official and a permit technician acting as the Board Secretary.

The purpose of Brighton Urban Renewal Authority (BURA) is to assist in the reinvestment of property within the designated downtown area. This will include the participation of the City of Brighton and the Urban Renewal Authority to stimulate the private sector to make necessary investments.

On November 20, 2001, the City of Brighton created the Historic Perservation Commission, which would have principal responsibility for matters of historic preservation within the City of Brighton.

The Liquor Authority may grant and refuse licenses and special permits, and approve and deny applications for renewal and transfer of licenses for the sale at retail of malt, vinous or spirituous liquors and fermented malt beverages, designate and assess fees, promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, conduct investigations, and to suspend or revoke such licenses for cause, all in the manner provided by law.