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Board of Zoning Appeals

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The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) reviews land use issues, including proposed variances from the Town's Land Management Ordinance, special exception applications and appeals of decisions made by an administrative official.

The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the administration or enforcement of the Land Management Ordinance, and to hear and decide on special exceptions and variances.

Board Information

  • Members: 7 View Current Members
  • Meetings: 4th Monday of the month at 2:30 pm
    View Meeting Schedule for exceptions
  • Membership Requirements: To the extent possible, members shall include at least one attorney and one design professional (registered architect or landscape architect); remaining members serve at-large.

Meeting Schedule

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Application Procedures

  • Complete Variance and Special Exception applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the meeting date.
  • Appeal applications must be filed 14 days from the date of the decision being appealed.
  • An Application Check-In Conference is required for all applications.

Board Resources

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Agendas & Minutes

Meeting agendas and approved minutes are posted as they become available.



Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Archives

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2022
2021

* Historical Agendas, Minutes and Videos for 2018 to present may be accessed via the Meeting Calendar

Resources

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