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Board of Zoning Appeals
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.
2020 Board Members
| Sharyll Martin |
James Fowler, Chairman |
Kathryn Kennison |
Leslie Mathewson |
| Zane Bishop | Kelly Watson, Vice - Chairman | Vacancy |
All contact with the members shall be conducted through the Plan Commission Office.
2020 Meeting Schedule & Deadlines
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 6:30 p.m., Commissioners Court Room, 3rd Floor, Delaware Co. Building. |
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December 31, |
January 8, |
January 15, |
January 30, 2020 |
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January 29, |
February 5, |
February 12, |
February 27, 2020 |
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February 26, 2020 |
March 4, 2020 |
March 11, 2020 |
March 26, 2020 |
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April 1, 2020 |
April 8, 2020 |
April 15, 2020 |
April 30, 2020 |
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April 29, |
May 6, |
May 13, |
May 28, 2020 |
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May 27, |
June 3, |
June 10, |
June 25, 2020 |
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July 1, |
July 8, |
July 15, |
July 30, 2020 |
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July 29, |
August 5, |
August 12, |
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August 26, 2020 |
September 2, 2020 |
September 9, 2020 |
September 24, 2020 |
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September 30, |
October 7, |
October 14, |
October 29, 2020 |
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*October 21, |
*October 28, |
*November 4, |
*November 19, 2020 |
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*November 18, 2020 |
*November 25, 2020 |
*December 2, 2020 |
*December 17, 2020 |
* Schedule adjusted due to Holiday
You or your REPRESENTATIVE must attend the meeting
Beginning at 6:30 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. Please see reverse side for permit information. Also, certificates setting forth the Board of Zoning Appeals’ action may be obtained in the Plan Commission Office.
