Boards, Commissions and Committees

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The responsibility of the Board of Zoning Adjustment is to uphold the integrity of zoning regulations and the Modesto General Plan. The board makes decisions on applications for conditional use permits, variances and office plot plans; and hears appeals concerning decisions made by the Community & Economic Development Department staff.

Please note that application for this committee requires a financial disclosure statement (Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700) under State of California laws.

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Date: Fourth Thursday of each month, January through October; and third Thursday in November and December
Meeting Location: Tenth Street Place
Staff Contact: Patrick Kelly, Planning Division Manager
Staff Email: pkelly@modestogov.com
Staff Phone: (209) 577-5267
Total Members: 7 members

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Membership Composition:

6 members appointed by the Modesto City Council; 4 year term
Member Name Term Expires
Amy Neumann 1/1/2013
Ralph Saxton 1/1/2011
Ryan Swehla 1/1/2014
Hank Pollard 1/1/2013
Will Grover 1/1/2014
John Bergman 1/1/2012
1 member from the Modesto Planning Commission; 1 year term
Member Name Term Expires
Ted Brandvold 1/1/2014