Building Advisory & Appeals Board

Meetings

As needed

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

  • Sean Abramson
  • Shir Cornblum
  • Michael Delaney
  • Mirek Gorny
  • George Khoury
  • Scott McColl
  • Barry Speer

Length of Term

Two years

Responsible Department

Building Division, Community Development Department 

Qualifications / Conditions

Must reside within the geographic boundaries of the General Plan

Compensation

None

Financial Disclosure

Must submit conflict of interest statements

Training

City staff provides an initial orientation and ethics training in accordance with state law

Purpose

The Building Advisory and Appeals Board hears appeals and makes determinations relative to alternate methods of construction and alternate materials pertaining to the Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Dangerous Buildings, and Housing Codes of the City of Escondido. This includes:

  • Considering proposed use of alternate construction materials
  • Hearing appeals regarding refusal of building official to issue a permit
  • Considering appeals of notice to abate a public nuisance
  • Interpreting various city codes