Board of Zoning Appeals

Fees

As of July 1, 2018

Board of Zoning Appeals Fee Schedule(PDF, 102KB)

Applications

Required for all Variance Requests

Variance Application(PDF, 543KB)

For Use Variance Requests

Application for Use Variance(PDF, 127KB)

For Non-Use Variance Requests

Application for Dimensional/Non-use Variance(PDF, 79KB)

For Variance Requests

Application for Sign Variance(PDF, 193KB)

Other Requests

BZA Interpretation Application(PDF, 1MB)

BZA Appeal Application(PDF, 395KB)

Bylaws

Board of Zoning Appeals Rules of Procedure(PDF, 105KB) 

Meeting Schedule

We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm.

Paper Schedule

Download Annual Meeting Schedule

We Keep a schedule of all meeting changes/cancellations.

Meeting Location

Development Center
1120 Monroe Ave. NW
Meeting Room 201

Webpage

You can access the Board of Zoning Appeals page using this link:

Board of Zoning Appeals Details

You'll see a quick description of the board and a list of its members at the top of the page. You can also find meeting minutes, agendas, and other important documents on this page.

Note: scroll near the bottom of the page. The meeting schedule, minutes, and agendas are below the listing of board members.

Member Details

• 9 members
• 2 alternate members are appointed to serve in case of the absence of a permanent member
• The City Commission appoints members on the first Monday in January
• Members cannot hold other public office or public employment while serving on board

Rafael Castanon

City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2021 

Juan Davis, Vice Chairperson

City Commission Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term ends 1/6/2020

Ryan Kilpatrick

City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/6/2020

Alecia Lewis

Pending Oath of Office
City Commission Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term ends 1/3/2022

Lynn Rabaut, Board Chairperson

City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/6/2020

Cortney Schaffer

Pending Oath of Office
City Commission Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends 1/3/2022

Phillip Slot, Alternate

City Commission Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2021

Ron Smith

Pending Oath of Office
City Commission Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends 1/3/2022

Lawrence Zeiser, Alternate

City Commission Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 1/4/2021

Vacancy

City Commission Appointment
Term ends 1/3/2022 

Vacancy

City Commission Appointment
Term ends 1/6/2020 

Residency Requirement
You must live within the city limits of Grand Rapids to be a member of this board.

No Term Limits
Each term lasts 3 years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms.

Compensation
Members receive $10.00 per meeting they attend. They also get $10.00 for each inspection committee they serve on.