Board of Zoning & Appeals

Members: 5 citizen members appointed by the Mayor to serve for a term of 4 years, no more than 5 terms total.

Purpose: to consider appeals for exceptions to and variances in the application of resolutions, ordinances, regulations, other legislative measures and administrative determinations governing zoning in the City.

Dates: 4th Thursday of every month

Time: Meetings start at 5:30 p.m.

Location: 40 W. Main St., City Hall Council Chambers, 1st Floor

Contact Information
Engineering Division,
(740) 670-7727

Applications & Supporting Information

Board of Zoning Appeals Application:
PDF version – application for variances and conditional uses

BZA Application Instructions

BZA Agendas, Minutes & Packets

Additional Zoning Information

Schedule of Meetings

City Zoning Code

Serve on a board or Commission

City Subdivision Ordinance/Development Regulations

Related Applications

Site Improvements, Fence & Sign Application: PDF version – application for building additions, alterations, new construction, change of occupancy/use, signs (up to 2), and fencing

Supplemental Sign Application: PDF version – supplemental application for signs (if more than 2) – please complete both site improvement and supplement sign forms

Demolition Application: PDF version – application needed prior to demolition of buildings