Zoning Board of Appeals

Contact Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA is a semi-judicial body which:

• Interprets the local zoning ordinance and makes judgments on its meaning on special cases;
• Has authority to grant zoning "variances" which modify the use and area restrictions of a zoning ordinance where strict interpretations of the ordinance results in unusual constraints or unnecessary hardships for a property owner;
• May administer provisions of the ordinance that involve the granting of special permits for certain uses of land;
• Often required to interact with other boards or agencies (local, neighboring, County, State or Federal)
• Consists of 5 Members with 3-year term; 2 alternates with 1-year term.