The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is part of the legal structure provided to fulfill the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. If it were possible to write a Zoning Ordinance that, while meeting the needs of the community, would provide the remedy for every possible situation arising from its enforcement, there would be little reason for the Board. That, however, is unachievable. If the zoning function is to be fair, responsible and protective of individual's rights and community welfare, there must be a Board of Zoning Appeals to grant relief to citizens in special or unusual situations affecting a specific parcel of land. This the Board must accomplish with wisdom and good judgment so that the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance is preserved. The Board conducts public hearings and renders final decisions on the following types of Appeals: Variance of Standards; Variance of Use; and Special Use - as listed/specified in the Zoning Ordinances. An appeal from a decision of the BZA is made through the courts.
Leslie Mathewson* | Ellen Brannon | Delaney Fritch | Vacant |
Allen Wiseley | Sue Kaiser | Mike Jones |
* Chairperson
All contact with the members shall be conducted through the Plan Commission Office.
Plan Review DeadlineSite plans must be submitted on or before the dates below for review in order to verify needed variances |
Application DeadlineSubmit variance request by the dates below to be heard on the date in column 3 of the same line. |
Public NOTICE DeadlineApplicant must pay all remaining fees by Noon, and pick up sign(s) to be posted on the property. |
Meeting DateThe meeting begins at 6:00 p.m., Commissioners Court Room, 3rd Floor, Delaware Co. Building. |
December 27, |
January 3, |
January 10, |
January 25, 2024 |
January 31, |
February 7, |
February 14, |
February 29, 2024 |
February 28, 2024 |
March 6, 2024 |
March 13, 2024 |
March 28, 2024 |
March 27, 2024 |
April 3, 2024 |
April 10, 2024 |
April 25, 2024 |
May 1, |
May 8, |
May 15, |
May 30, 2024 |
May 29, |
June 5, |
June 12, |
June 27, 2024 |
June 26, 2024 |
July 3, |
July 10, |
July 25, 2024 |
July 31, |
August 7, |
August 14, |
August 29, 2024 |
August 28, 2024 |
September 4, 2024 |
September 11, 2024 |
September 26, 2024 |
October 2, |
October 9, |
October 16, |
October 31, 2024 |
October 23, |
*October 30, |
*November 6, |
*November 21, 2024 |
November 20, 2024 |
*November 27, 2024 |
*December 4, 2024 |
*December 19, 2024 |
* Schedule adjusted due to Holiday
Beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Court Room, 3rd Floor, Delaware County Building, 100 West Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. If an appeal is granted, applicable permits must be obtained and all conditions must be met. Also, certificates setting forth the Board of Zoning Appeals’ action may be obtained in the Plan Commission Office.