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.
Source:
Section 17920.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=17920.5..