City of Huntington Board of Zoning Appeals

Overview

The City of Huntington Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a five-member body that operates under advisory planning law in accordance with Indiana Code (IC 36-7-4-900). The BZA is a quasi-judicial body, meaning it has the authority to conduct hearings, issue orders, and grant judgments.

Responsibilities Under State Law

• Granting of variances
• Granting of special exceptions
• Hearing administrative appeals

Membership Structure

Members serve four-year staggered terms. The membership of the Board is as follows:

• Three citizen members who reside in the City’s jurisdiction and are appointed by the Mayor (one must also be a member of the Plan Commission; two may not be).
• One citizen member who resides in the City’s jurisdiction and is appointed by the Common Council (may not be a member of the Plan Commission).
• One member appointed from the Plan Commission by the Plan Commission itself.

Board Members in Accordance with IC 5-14-9

Communication Policy

In accordance with IC 36-7-4-920(g) and the BZA Rules of Procedure, ex-parte communication with any member of the Board outside of a public hearing is prohibited. Members of the public and petitioners must direct all questions or comments to the Community Development and Redevelopment Department before or after public hearings.

Quick Links

• Meeting Calendar & Filing Deadlines
• Zoning Code
• Comprehensive Plan
• CDR Fee Schedule