Zoning Board of Appeals

 Powers and Duties

• To hear and determine requests for variances from the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the standards as set for th 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

• Melinda Urban (2023) Chairperson
• Ben McCoy
• Brad Swanson
• Vacancy
• Hank Timbrook (2020)
• Tony Lamantia
• Mike Hergert (2020)

 

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 make a request of the Zone Commission must make their request in writing to the Plan Commission, submit it to the City Clerk and pay a $150 fee with their application.

 

Notice of Meetings