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Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

Description

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial board who are sworn in by the Circuit Court to serve a five year term. The function of the BZA is to hear and decide appeals from any decision or determination made by and zoning administrator and to authorize variances from the laws set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. The responsibilities of the Board of Zoning Appeals are in the City Code Section 10-3-132 through 10-3-139 https://library.municode.com/va/harrisonburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCOGEOR_TIT10PLDE_CH3ZO_ARTWBOZOAP

Individuals interested in deviating from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (not to include use changes) or interested in appealing a decision of the Zoning Administrator may request such action and apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/zoning#variances-appeals

Meeting Date/Time/Location
The BZA meets as needed on the first Monday of the month at 4:00pm at the City Council Chambers (409 South Main Street).

2023 BZA Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/CommunityDevelopment/files/Planning-Zoning/Deadlines/2023%20BZA%20Deadlines%20and%20Application%20Dates.pdf

2024 BZA Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/sites/default/files/CommunityDevelopment/files/Planning-Zoning/Deadlines/2024_bza_meeting_dates_and_application_deadlines.pdf

Public Hearing Notices

Upcoming public hearing notices are available on the City's Public Hearing webpage. https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/public-hearings

Community members will be able to attend the meeting. The meeting can also be viewed live on the City’s website, https://harrisonburg-va.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, and on Public Education Government Channel 3. A phone line will also be live where community members will be allowed to call in and speak with the Board of Zoning Appeals at 540-437-2687. Community members may also express their views electronically by emailing Christopher.Perez-Leon@harrisonburgva.gov

To view agendas and minutes: https://harrisonburg-va.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Vacancies
  • 0 Current Vacancies
  • 0 Terms Expired
  • 1 Term Ending Soon
Size 5 Members
Term Length 5 Years
Term Limit N/A
  • Thomas Jenkins
    2nd Term
    Mar 20, 2014 to Mar 20, 2024
    Appointing Authority
    Council
  • Jeffrey W Holsinger
    Partial Term
    Sep 27, 2022 to May 26, 2025
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
  • Mr William S Holland Jr
    1st Term
    Sep 27, 2022 to Sep 27, 2027
    Appointing Authority
    City Council
  • Mr. Matthew R Phillippi
    3rd Term
    Mar 21, 2023 to Mar 20, 2028
    Appointing Authority
    Council
  • Adriel Byrd
    1st Term
    May 10, 2023 N/A
    Appointing Authority
    Planning Commission
    Position
    Planning Commission Rep