Objective

The  Board of Appeals serves as the code appeals board, relocation appeals board, and hazardous materials advisory commission. The Board's scope of duties includes:

• Hear appeals by the Fire Chief and/or Building Official regarding the suitability of alternative materials and methods of construction
• Provide interpretation pertaining to uniform codes and city ordinances
• Hear appeals from determinations by the relocation director
• Review activities of the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Program

A member of the Board of Appeals may be appointed to serve as a member of the Disaster Council.

Meetings

Schedule

The Board meets on an as-needed basis and once a year for a staff briefing on the Hazardous Materials Program.

Location

1110 W. Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Need Assistance?

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office 72 hours in advance at (916) 617-4500 or clerk@vbj4.com. 

If you need translation support, please contact the City Clerk's Office 72 hours in advance at (916) 617-4500 or clerk@vbj4.com.

How to Participate

• Fill out a Request to Speak card (located at the entrance to the Council Chambers) and give it to the City Clerk
• Provide your comment in advance via email. 

Comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the Board of Appeals meeting will be provided to the full Board and staff prior to the meeting. These comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.

Agendas

Members

The West Sacramento Board of Appeals consists of 5 members and 1 alternate member appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council.

• Shana Levine, Chair
• Harry Heinz, Vice Chair
• Diane Gould, Member
• William Hutcheon, Member
• Delia Aguirre, Member
• Dean Haakenson, Alternate Member

Contact

The commission is staffed by the City Clerk's Office (916) 617-4500.