The powers and duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) are established by state statute. The BZA, 1) hears and decides special exceptions to the zoning ordinance, and 2) authorizes variances from the terms of the ordinance. They may also serve in an adjudicative capacity hearing appeals to decisions made by anyone charged with the enforcement of the ordinance. BZA meetings offer a public forum for community input.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is governed by Indiana code 36-7-4-901. To view the Indiana code, Click Here.
