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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.
2019 Board Members
| Kathy Carey |
James Fowler, Chairman |
Kathryn Kennison |
Leslie Mathewson |
| Zane Bishop | Kelly Watson, Vice - Chairman | Phyllis Zimmerman |
All contact with the members shall be conducted through the Plan Commission Office.
2019 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. |
Publication DeadlineApplicant must take notice to the newspaper on or before the dates below to publish 10 days prior to the meeting. |
Meeting DateThe meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., Commissioners Court Room, 3rd Floor, Delaware Co. Building. |
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January 2, |
January 3, |
January 16, |
January 31, 2019 |
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January 30, |
February 6, |
February 13, |
February 28, 2019 |
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February 27, 2019 |
March 6, 2019 |
March 13, 2019 |
March 28, 2019 |
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March, 27, 2019 |
April 3, 2019 |
April 10, 2019 |
April 25, 2019 |
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May 1, |
May 8, |
May 15, |
May 30, 2019 |
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May 29, |
June 5, |
June 12, |
June 27, 2019 |
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June 26, |
July 3, |
July 10, |
July 25, 2019 |
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July 31, |
August 7, |
August 14, |
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August 28, 2019 |
September 4, 2019 |
September 11, 2019 |
September 26, 2019 |
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October 2, |
October 9, |
October 16, |
October 31, 2019 |
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*October 23, |
*October 30, |
*November 6, |
*November 21, 2019 |
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*November 20, 2019 |
*November 27, 2019 |
*December 4, 2019 |
*December 19, 2019 |
* 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.
