Design Review Board

The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review and/or approve, as the case may be, the design of exterior construction or modifications for which a building permit, zoning permit, certificate, or discretionary planning approval is required, including any variances from Chapter 15.06 of the Richmond Sign Ordinance unless it is exempt from design review or receives administrative design review approval. Applications requiring both Planning Commission and Design Review Board approval shall be reviewed in one meeting by the DRB for recommendation to the Planning Commission. 

Member Terms & Meeting Information

     Ordinance No. 7-99 N.S.  and Ordinance 14-08 N.S.

• Two-year terms, four consecutive full terms limit - maximum (7) seven members (minimum of 3 Richmond residents)
• Meetings are every second Wednesday at 6:00 pm
• Multipurpose Room, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond
• Pursuant to the City of Richmond’s Conflict of Interest Code, members will be required to complete a Fair Political Practices Commission, Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700 upon assuming or leaving office and annually during their term.
• 3 Vacancies (as of 2/17/2026) - Application

Council Liaison:  Eduardo Martinez
Staff Liaisons:  Avery Stark (510) 620-6714 / Nikansha Maharaj (510) 307-8010 

*filling an unexpired term