Description

PURPOSE: 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. Bloomington Municipal Code 20.01.010.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The board shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the mayor and who shall serve at the mayor's pleasure. Members shall have been voters of the city for at least one year immediately preceding the appointment.

DUTIES: The powers and duties of the board of zoning appeals shall be as set out in Title 20 of the Bloomington Municipal Code.

TIME COMMITMENT: 3 hours per month.

COMPENSATION: Each member does not receive compensation for their service.

Meeting Schedule

Once per month on a Thursday, but not the same Thursday every month.