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: Word version PDF version
-application for variances and conditional uses
BZA Application Instructions
2022 Meeting Schedule
BZA Agendas, Minutes & Packets
Additional Zoning Information
City Zoning Code
City Subdivision Ordinance/Development Regulations
Serve on a Board or Commission
Related Applications
Site Improvements, Fence & Sign Application: Word version PDF version
-application for building additions, alterations, new construction, change of
occupancy/use, signs (up to 2), and fencing
Supplemental Sign Application: Word version PDF version
-supplemental application for signs (if more than 2)
-please complete both site improvement and supplement sign forms
Demolition Application: Word version PDF version
-application needed prior to demolition of buildings