As used in this part “local appeals board” means the board or agency of a city or county which is authorized by the governing body of the city or county to hear appeals regarding the building requirements of the city or county. In any area in which there is no such board or agency, “local appeals board” means the governing body of the city or county having jurisdiction over such area.

(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1844.)

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Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 17920.5

  • Building: means a structure subject to this part. See California Health and Safety Code 17920
  • County: includes city and county. See California Health and Safety Code 14
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
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