Zoning Board of Appeals

Elected Officials

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Nicole Grenier-Dunckel

Term Expires: 12/2026

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Amanda Rhoades

Term Expires: 12/2025

–MEMBER

Ernie Blood

Term Expires: 12/2025

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About the Council

Duties & Powers

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is an appointed body responsible for ensuring fair and consistent application of the city’s zoning ordinances. The Board reviews requests for variances, special exceptions, and interpretations of zoning regulations, providing a mechanism for flexibility while maintaining compliance with established standards.

Members of the ZBA are appointed by the City Council and serve designated terms. The Board holds public meetings to consider appeals, hear testimony, and make decisions that balance individual property rights with the community’s planning goals. By providing a formal avenue for review, the Zoning Board of Appeals supports equitable land use decisions and upholds the integrity of the city’s zoning framework.

Members shall be registered electors of the city. ZBA members are appointed by the Mayor for 3 year terms.

Meetings

Dates, Times, & Locations

The ZBA only meets as needed. The two main objectives of the ZBA are:

To hear and decide appeals of administrative decisions made in implementing the zoning ordinance.
To hear and decide requests for variances from the strict terms of the zoning ordinance.
In addition, the ZBA is occasionally called upon to interpret the provisions of the zoning ordinance.