Board of Zoning Appeals

Meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meets on an as-needed basis. When an application is received, a meeting is scheduled with the board members as soon possible. View details on the timeline for obtaining a variance.

Agendas, Packets & Minutes

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Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
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Packets are available prior to the meetings.
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Minutes are also available following approval.
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Members

  • Robert "Bob" Benninger, Board member
  • Teresa Davis, Board member
  • Amanda "Mandy" Fullen, Board member
  • Allen Kasey, Board member
  • Meghan Noga, Board member
  • Kellie Moore, Alternate Board member
  • Vacant Position, Alternate Board member

Board Responsibilities

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is made up of five citizens who are appointed by Town Council. Additionally, there are also two alternate board members who are appointed by Town Council. 

The main role of the BZA is to hear variance applications relative to the Town of Vinton's Zoning Ordinance, which is an appendix within the Town of Vinton Town Code.

A variance request is typically made when a property owner feels that the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance will create a unique and undue hardship on how he or she intends to use the property. View more details on the variance process.

The BZA also has the authority to hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the zoning administrator or any other administrative officer in the administration or enforcement of the Vinton Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, the BZA has the authority to grant special exceptions from the Vinton Zoning Ordinance.

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