Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) has authority to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Administrator in the administration or enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.

Any person affected by any decision of the Zoning Administrator is entitled to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals.  Any person requesting a variance from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance can also make an application to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Application & Instructions

Filing Deadline Hearing Date Agenda Results December 15, 2011 January 19, 2012 agenda results January 19, 2012 February 16, 2012 cancelled   February 16, 2012 March 15, 2012     March 15, 2012 April 19, 2012     April 19, 2012 May 17, 2012     May 17, 2012 June 21, 2012     June 21, 2012 July 19, 2012     July 19, 2012 August 16, 2012     August 16, 2012 September 20, 2012     September 20, 2012 October 18, 2012     October 18, 2012 November 15, 2012     November 15, 2012 December 20, 2012     December 20, 2012 January 17, 2013

BZA hearings are held in Council Chambers on the 11th Floor of City Hall at 10 AM.

Contact:

Department of Planning

5^th Floor, Room 508, City Hall Building

810 Union Street

Norfolk, VA 23510

Telephone: 757-664-4752
Facsimile: 757-441-1569
planning@norfolk.gov

Requirements:

• A completed application
• A check or money order
• A site plan drawn to scale

Procedure:

• Staff receives completed application and places request on Board's agenda.
• The applicant or his representative must be present at the Public Hearing to apprise the Board of information concerning the request.
• The Board renders its decision on the appeal.

Time Frame:
60 days

Fees:
Variances and Appeals $100

Other:
The Board's decision may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the appeal orders requirement, decision or determination. A decision by the Board shall not take affect until 30 days after the date of the hearing to permit an appeal of the Board’s decision.