The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is the local government body, quasi-judicial in nature, that is empowered by State Law to consider granting relief from the requirements of the zoning ordinance. The BZA allows property owners with unique conditions on their property to seek relief. BZA decisions are required by state law to be guided by specific criteria, and made based upon the facts, not opinions.

Powers and duties of the BZA include:

  • Granting of variances
    • Developmental standards variances
    • Variances of use
  • Granting of special exceptions
  • Appeals from administrative decisions 

Appointed Board Members

START END LAST FIRST APPOINTED BY
01/01/2024 01/03/2028 Thomas Christopher Mayor (must be on Plan Comm)
01/03/2023 01/04/2027 Roe Philip D Mayor
01/01/2024 01/03/2028 Roe David Mayor
01/06/2025 01/01/2029 Martin Jeffery Council
01/05/2026 01/07/2030 Ralston Susan Plan Commission (must be from ETJ)
n/a n/a Hicks Retha Mayor