Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 12 — BUILDING REGulATIONS
San Rafael Municipal Code Ch. 12.113 Board of Appeals
San Rafael Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Rafael
Cite as: San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 12.113 · Text as of 2026-10-04
12.113.010 - General.¶
There shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals to consider an order, decision or determination made by the building official for the purpose of correcting an error, omission or oversight relative to the application and interpretation of this code. The board shall be formed as needed. The request for appeal shall be filed in writing with the building department and be specific on issues to be reviewed.
(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)
12.113.020 - Limitations on authority.¶
The board of appeal shall have no authority relative to the interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. Concerning the other provisions of the code, the board shall not consider any matter de novo, but shall simply re-examine the decisions of the building official to determine whether such decisions are supported by substantial evidence, are reasonable, are not arbitrary, and are within the intent and purpose of this code.
(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)
12.113.030 - Qualifications.¶
The board of appeal shall consist of three (3) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction in the particular discipline at issue and are not employees of the jurisdiction. The board members shall be approved by the city council from a list of experts in the particular discipline, selected and approved by both parties. The board may adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to both parties.
Exception: Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the mayor or city council from appointing the mayor and city council as the board of appeals.
(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)
12.113.040 - Limitations of time.¶
The time within which a request for appeals must be made will be during the application process and active life of the permit.
(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)
12.113.050 - Fee.¶
A nonrefundable filing fee in accordance with the master fee schedule resolution must be paid upon filing a request for appeal.
(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)
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