The Board of Zoning Adjustments hears and decides upon applications for zoning matters, makes recommendations to the City Council on planned unit developments, considers modification of requirements and restrictions for fences, walls and hedges, and makes recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding amendments to the Zoning Code. The BZA has seven members who serve four-year terms. The BZA meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Contact Sally Barros at (510) 577-3458 for more information. 

Member Roster

Name	Home	Business	District	Serving Since	Term Ends
Chair Catherine Vierra Houston	697-8412		4	9/21/09	12/16
Vice Chair René Mendieta	357-3901		6	02/17/09	12/16
Jane Ann Abelee (Resigned 5/10/13)			5	09/19/11	12/14
Vacant
Philip Daly	352-2597		1		12/14
Janet Palma	390-3984		At Large (6)	02/22/11	12/14
Lee Thomas	(415) 722-5789		3	02/22/11	12/14

Please use the link to the left to access BZA agendas and minutes.