Board of Appeals

Apply to join the Board of Appeals

The City of Foster City is currently accepting applications for the Board of Appeals to fill five vacancies on this new Board that will consider and decide appeals from decisions of the City’s Building Official. Term information is as follows:

• Three vacancies for full terms: Four-year terms, starting January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029.
• Two vacancies for partial terms: Two-year terms, starting January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

Those interested are invited to submit applications by Thursday, September 12, at 5:00 p.m. Applicants are required to attend the City Council meeting on Monday, October 7 for consideration of an official appointment. See more about the Board below. Apply here. 

Mission Statement:

The Board of Appeals is designed to provide for a final determination for the suitability of alternate materials, methods of construction, and reasonable codes interpretations in the event of an appeal from the determination of the Building Official. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall consider all evidence or proof submitted and conduct, or cause to be conducted, any investigations or tests it deems necessary in order to render a final decision on the matter. The Board may also recommend to the City Council such new legislation relating to the City’s Building Codes.

Membership:

The Board of Appeals should consist of five members, serving four-year terms. Members shall be appointed by the City Council and the Building Official shall act as Secretary of the Board. Members serve without compensation. Members of the Board of Appeals and meetings of the Board of Appeals are subject to the Brown Act public meeting requirements. Members of the Board of Appeals shall be required to file Form 700s to report disclosures in accordance with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.

Qualifications:

Members must be experienced in building construction. Members are not required to be Foster City residents.

Meeting Date and time:

No set schedule. Meetings will be held as needed.