Merced's advisory boards and commissions provide many opportunities for residents to become involved in the City. The various boards and commissions make recommendations to the City Council/Redevelopment Agency.

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The Building and Housing Board of Appeals is accepting applications from Merced County registered voters. The Board hears and decides appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Chief Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the Merced Municipal Code, including all Building Code, Housing Code, Administrative Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Prevention Code, and Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code. Click here for additional information about the Board.

The Design Review Board/Historic Preservation Commission is accepting applications from City of Merced registered voters. The Board Performs comprehensive site plan and architectural review within City redevelopment project areas to promote orderly development and stability of land values and investments.  Historic Preservation Commission established to promote the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of structures, sites and areas that are reminders of past eras, events and persons important to local, state, or national history. Click here for additional information about the Board/Commission.

The Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RDAC) is accepting applications from residents, property owners, organizations, and business owners in the Gateways Project Area. The Committee participates in planning redevelopment activities, has responsibilities in the approval of commercial rehabilitation loans and facade rebates, and makes recommendations on projects to the Redevelopment Agency. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 12:00 p.m. Click here for additional information about the Committee.