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The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) hears and makes the final decision on requests for variances from both the development and the use standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. The BZA also hears and makes final decisions on conditional use requests. In addition, the BZA makes the final decision concerning appeals from administrative decisions.

The BZA consists of five standing members appointed either by the Mayor, Common Council or Plan Commission. The City Council and Mayor have the option to name alternates to any seat.

Statutory Authority: BMC 2.15, I.C. 36-7-4-902, 903, 906

Contact Info

For questions or more information regarding the BZA, please contact Jackie ScanlanĀ at 812.349.3423, or e-mail scanlanj@bloomington.in.gov.

Alternate Member for Mayor-Appointed Members:

  • Jesica Sonneborn

Members

Tim Ballard

Appointed By:
Mayor
Term Expires:
2025-12-31
Alternate:
Vacant

Flavia Burrell

Appointed By:
Plan Commission
Term Expires:
2026-12-31
Alternate:
Karin St. John

Nikki Farrell

Appointed By:
Mayor
Term Expires:
2026-12-31
Alternate:
Erica Walker

Barre Klapper

Appointed By:
Mayor
Term Expires:
2024-12-31
Alternate:
Autumn McCoy

Jo Throckmorton

Appointed By:
Common Council
Term Expires:
2025-12-31
Alternate:
Vacant