Board Description
The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial board who are sworn in by the Circuit Court to serve a five year term. The function of the BZA is to hear and decide appeals from any decision or determination made by and zoning administrator and to authorize variances from the laws set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. The responsibilities of the Board of Zoning Appeals are in the City Code Section 10-3-132 through 10-3-140.
Individuals interested in deviating from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (not to include use changes) or interested in appealing a decision of the Zoning Administrator may request such action and apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Term
Five years - two successive.
Meeting Date/Time/Location
The BZA meets as needed on the first Monday of the month at 4:00pm at the City Council Chambers (409 South Main Street).
[95KB] 2021 BZA Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines
[123KB] 2022 BZA Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines
Public Hearing Notices
Upcoming public hearing notices are available on the City's Public Hearing webpage.
Agenda and Minutes
COVID-19 Update: Interested parties may watch the meeting, including the public hearing, on Public Education Government Channel 3 or on the City’s website. Community members will be able to attend the meeting according to best practices and procedures associated with pandemic disaster. Masks must be worn whether vaccinated or not, and social distance rules will apply. A phone line will also be live where citizens will be allowed to call in and speak with Planning Commission during the public hearing. The telephone number to call is 540-437-2687. Community members may also express their views electronically prior to the meeting by emailing Christopher.Perez-Leon@harrisonburgva.gov.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas and Minutes
| Board Members | Term | Term Expiration |
| Matthew Phillippi, Chair | 2nd | 3-20-23 |
| Thomas Jenkins | 2nd | 3-20-24 |
| Patrick Ressler | 1st | 5-26-25 |
| Glen Stoltzfus | 2nd | 3-20-22 |
| Jim Orndoff, Planning Commission Representative | Tenure of Office |
Appointed 1-13-21 |
Questions or Comments? Mail to City of Harrisonburg, Office of City Manager, Attn: (Board Member), 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
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