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Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals grants variances and interprets provisions of the City’s zoning code, as well as resolves disputes regarding decisions of the zoning official. This Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 6 PM in City Hall unless otherwise notified. The meeting is typically held in the Dome Auditorium or in Council Chambers.

Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. The public may attend the meetings in person or via Zoom using the information below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89916324520

Meeting ID: 899 1632 4520

Dial by your location: +1 309 205 3325 US

Zoning Board of Appeals Applications

Resource Description Actions
Application for Use Variance/Non-Use Variance/Exception $1,002 fee for commercial properties $626 fee for residential properties Open File | Download
Application for Administrative Appeal/Interpretation $1,002 fee for commercial properties $626 fee for residential properties Open File | Download
Affidavit of Consent of Owner A simple form for an applicant to complete and notarize with the property owners if required. Typically required when an applicant is applying for a property on a property owner's behalf or with their permission. Open File | Download

Zoning Board of Appeals Documents

Documents pertaining to the Zoning Board of Appeals, including the annual meeting schedule, by-laws, development guides, and best practice guides.

Resource Description Actions
2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule 2024 Meeting Schedule for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Application deadlines are approximate and does not guarantee placement on any specific agenda. Open File | Download
2024 ZBA Member Roster Zoning Board of Appeals members as of April 25th, 2024. Open File | Download
ZBA Variance Procedure Information Open File | Download
Guide to Development A document detailing the various application review processes within the Department of Planning and Development. Open File | Download
Public Participation Plan A document designed to provide a framework for determining the appropriate type and amount of public participation required for various purposes, and also to identify a variety of communication and participation strategies that are appropriate based on the intended audience. This document applies to those bodies under the purview of the Department of Planning and Development. Open File | Download
ZBA By-Laws Open File | Download