The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a seven-member board that meets monthly to review requests to vary the standards of the Unified Zoning Ordinance of Randolph County.
Board members are all citizens and are all appointed (not elected) by law as follows:
- The mayor of the largest city (Winchester) in Randolph County appoints 3 members
- The County Commissioners appoint 2 members
- The Area Planning Commission appoints 2 citizen representatives from their membership (one county, one municipal)
Board of Zoning Appeals Members Serving for 2025
| Name | Appointing Authority | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Hawley, Chairman | Mayor Appointment from Winchester (Largest Municipality) | 1/1/2022-12/31/2025 |
| Bill Davis, Vice Chairman | Mayor Appointment from Winchester (Largest Municipality) | 1/1/2025-12/31/2028 |
| Jason Allen | Mayor Appointment from Winchester (Largest Municipality) | 1/1/2024-12/31/2027 |
| Don Calhoun | Area Planning Commission Citizen Rep. for County Appointment | 1/1/2023-12/31/2026 |
| Drew Cleveland | County Commissioner Citizen Appointment | 1/1/2025-12/31/2028 |
| Jim Hufford | Area Planning Commission Citizen Rep. for Municipal Appointment | 1/1/2024-12/31/2027 |
| Jon Peacock | County Commissioner Citizen Appointment | 1/1/2022-12/31/2028 |