http://www.a2gov.org/departments/planning-development/building/Appeal-boards/building-appeals/Pages/BuildingBoardofAppeals.aspx

"The purpose of the Building Board of Appeals is to hear variance requests from the requirements of the State Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes."

"This board also addresses nuisance buildings within the City of Ann Arbor to ensure properties that are not in compliance with the Dangerous Building Ordinance, Chapter 105, become code compliant, get approved  for renovations or are approved for demolition."