Board of Zoning Appeals


Each jurisdiction is served by its own Board of Zoning Appeals (also known as BZA):
  • Huntington County (unincorporated area only, excluding the extraterritorial planning area surrounding the towns of Andrews, Roanoke, and Warren)
  • Town of Andrews (including the extraterritorial planning area surrounding the town)
  • Town of Markle
  • Town of Mount Etna
  • Town of Roanoke (including the extraterritorial planning area surrounding the town)
  • Town of Warren (including the extraterritorial planning area surrounding the town)
Each Board of Zoning Appeals is an appointed board, with the following responsibilities:
  • Approve or deny Variances of Use
  • Approve or deny Variances from Development Standards
  • Approve or deny Special Exceptions
  • Hear and determine appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official, hearing officer, or staff member under the Zoning Ordinance
Ex Parte Communication

"Ex Parte" communication with Board members is strictly prohibited. IC 36-7-4-920 (g) states, "A person may not communicate with any member of the board before the hearing with intent to influence the member's action on a matter pending before the board. Not less than five (5) days before the hearing, however, the staff (as defined in the zoning ordinance), if any, may file with the board a written statement setting forth any facts or opinions relating to the matter." 

Important Notice

Please contact the Department on the day of a scheduled meeting to see if it has been canceled. Often, meetings are canceled due to a lack of agenda items, especially the Town BZA meetings and Plat Committee meetings.