The Board of Zoning Appeals is a seven-member, non-partisan, volunteer body whose members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The members serve three-year terms and can be re-appointed for consecutive terms.
This board hears requests for variances, appeals and exceptions from city zoning ordinances:
- Variance – Request to make some type of change to the property that deviates from the normal requirements of the city’s zoning regulations;
- Appeal – Request to have the board modify an interpretation of the zoning requirements made by the city staff; or
- Nonconforming Situation Permit – Request to allow an existing structure that does not meet current requirements to remain unchanged even though other structures on the site are being redeveloped.
- Affidavit Packet (.pdf file)
- Application for Variance or Appeal of Administrative Decision (.pdf file)
Meetings are generally held in the Council Chamber of City Hall (map) on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The board holds public hearings on each agenda item.
- Agenda for Oct. 7 meeting
- Attachment 1 (4MB)
- Attachment 2 (5MB)
- 2008 BZA Meeting Schedule (.pdf file)
If you need any accommodation for the meeting, please contact Leslie Karr, 913/895-6190 (Kansas Relay Service 1-800-766-3777). Please give 48 hours notice.
Board of Zoning Appeals Seating Chart:
