Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — ZONING REGULATIONS›Chapter 1 — PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
Modesto Municipal Code Art. 3 Board of Zoning Adjustment
Modesto Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Modesto
Cite as: Modesto Municipal Code Article 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
10-1.301 - Creation.¶
The Board of Zoning Adjustment (Board) of the City of Modesto is hereby created to consist of seven (7) members appointed in accordance with and for the terms prescribed by Section 1102 of the Charter. One (1) member shall be appointed from members of the Commission.
10-1.302 - Powers and Duties.¶
The Board shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) To consider planning and zoning matters as prescribed by this Title.
(b) To advise and recommend to the Council on matters required by law or referred by the Council.
10-1.303 - Procedures.¶
The Board shall elect a chairman and vice-chairman from its membership in accordance with Section 1104 of the Charter. In the absence or disability of either the chairman or vice-chairman, the Board may designate a chairman pro tempore. The Board shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting in each month. The Board shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business and shall keep a written record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations.
10-1.304 - Staff.¶
The Department shall provide staff assistance to the Board. The Director or the Director's designee shall serve as Secretary to the Board.
10-1.305 - Appeal of Actions.¶
All final actions by the Board may be appealed to the Council.
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code