Rancho Cordova Is Seeking Applicants for Building Appeals Board
Rancho Cordova City Press Release

Rancho Cordova, CA-- A Building Board of Appeals is being established by the City of Rancho Cordova that will hear property owners’ appeals of decisions made by the Building Official regarding the application and interpretation of the building codes. The City Council is tentatively scheduled to make appointments at its May 19th meeting.

The Board will be made up of five to seven members who have professional backgrounds in contracting, building, and law as well as members of the general public.  The group will meet on as-needed basis, when appeals are requested by property owners, but not more than once a month.

The Board will hear cases that relate to structures or conditions that have been declared sub-standard, unsanitary, or hazardous and the property owners’ responsibility to rehabilitate, reconstruct, correct, or make abatements.  When making decisions, Board members will weigh professional input given in staff reports and provided by applicants and consultants.

Application requirements include being at least 18 years old and have professional experience as a residential or commercial general contractor; electrical, mechanical, or plumbing contractor; electrical, mechanical, civil, or structural engineer; architect; fire service representative; attorney; or utility representative.  Public members-at-large will also be considered for appointment.

We are looking for people who have an interest in serving the community and may have a professional knowledge regarding building and safety,” said Tom Trimberger, Chief Building Official for the City of Rancho Cordova.

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office that is located at 2729 Prospect Park Drive or on line at the City’s website at www.cityofranchocordova.org. The deadline for returning the completed application to the Clerk’s Office is Wednesday, April 30th.

For additional information, please contact Trimberger at (916) 851-8761.