Zoning Board

Powers and Duties

• To hear and determine requests for variances from the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the standards as set for the in the Ordinance.
• After a hearing, may determine and vary any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Officer.
• All decisions made by the Zoning Board of Appeals are final and subject to judicial review.

Membership

• Membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
• At least two (2) such members shall be named from among the members of the Planning Commission.
• The Mayor shall designate the Chairperson with the approval of the City Council.

Current Members

• Terry VanKlavern (Chair), Ben McCoy, Brett Jackson, Cheri Powell, Darren Roselle, Derek Teichman, Vacant

Meeting Schedule

• The Zoning Board of Appeals meets as needed.
• Meeting notices are posted at City Hall, on the city website and in the Dispatch/Argus newspaper.

Application

• Anyone wishing to bring a request before the Zoning Board of Appeals must:

  1. Submit their request in writing to City Hall with the City Clerk, and

  2. Pay a non-refundable application fee of $150 at the time of submission.