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Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board Agendas & Minutes

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The Zoning Board of Adjustment is a five-member citizen board that hears appeals involving "hardships" resulting from the strict application of the zoning ordinance. Under certain circumstances the Board may grant variances to code requirements. 
 
The Board also rules on a variety of other discretionary permits. Members are appointed by the Mayor with confirmaNew Home Construction phototion by the City Council. Appointments are for five years and are staggered. Members serve without compensation. The Board holds regular meetings twice each month.
 
Current Board Members:
  • Thomas Blessing, Chair
  • Bruce Bleke, Vice-Chair
  • Roman Scholtz
  • Cathy Hart
  • Patricia Rolfstad
 
The state legislature and the City's Zoning Ordinance authorize the Board to hear and determine five categories of requests relating to the Zoning Ordinance. These are:
  1. Appeal for Review - Staff interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance may be appealed to the Board;
  2. Special Exception - Certain items listed in the Zoning Ordinance may be authorized by the Board after public hearing and review;
  3. Conditional Use Permit - Specified uses can be permitted in various zoning districts by special or conditional use permit after public hearing and subject to review and necessary conditions; Conditional Use Permit for Major Cell Tower;
  4. Home Occupation Permit - A category of special uses that may allow limited business activity in a residential zone subject to conditions and restrictions;
  5. Hardship Variance - Provides relief from zoning requirements that pose an undue burden upon the property owner. Variances are to be based on physical constraints associated with a property.

Useful Links

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Videos
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Watch archived video of Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings.
Zoning Board of adjustment - 2009 Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 2009 MEETING SCHEDULE ** Meetings are held in Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall unless otherwise noted Date Time Agendas Minutes January 7, 2009 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN010709 ZBAMIN010709 January 21, 2009 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN012109 ZBAMIN012109 February 4, 2009 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN020409 No Meeting - No Business February 18, 2009 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN021809 No Meeting - No Business March 4, 2009 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN030409 ZBAMIN030409 March 18, 2009 4:00 p.m. No Meeting - no...
Zoning Board of Adjustment - 2008 Meeting Schedule
Thursday, December 27, 2007
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE ** Meetings are held in Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall unless otherwise noted Date Time Agendas Minutes January 2, 2008 - Cancelled 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN010208 No meeting January 16, 2008 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN011608 ZBAMIN011608 February 6, 2008 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN020608 Meeting Cancelled - Weather February 20, 2008 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN022008 ZBAMIN022008 March 5, 2008 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN030508 Mtg Cancelled - No Business March 19, 2008 4:00 p.m. ZBAAGN031908 ZBAMIN031908...
Zoning Board of Adjustment - 2007 Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
2007 Zoning Board of Adjustment Agendas
2006 Zoning Board of Adjustment Agendas
Monday, August 28, 2006
2006 Zoning Board of Adjustment Agendas
2006 Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
Monday, August 28, 2006
2006 Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes