Board of Zoning Appeals

Overview

Each jurisdiction in Huntington County is served by its own Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA):

  • Huntington County (unincorporated area only, excluding the extraterritorial planning areas surrounding Andrews, Roanoke, and Warren)
  • Town of Andrews (including the extraterritorial planning area)
  • Town of Markle
  • Town of Mount Etna
  • Town of Roanoke (including the extraterritorial planning area)
  • Town of Warren (including the extraterritorial planning area)

BZA Responsibilities

Each Board of Zoning Appeals is an appointed body responsible for reviewing and deciding the following types of cases:

  • Approve or deny Variances of Use
  • Approve or deny Variances from Development Standards
  • Approve or deny Special Exceptions
  • Hear and determine appeals related to orders, decisions, or determinations made under the Zoning Ordinance by officials or staff

Board Members in Accordance with IC 5-14-9

Appointed Board Members and Terms
Name Appointing Authority Term Start Term End
Steve Park County Commissioners 1st Monday, 2022 1st Monday, 2026
Mike Thompson County Commissioners 1st Monday, 2024 1st Monday, 2028
Dale Hawkins County Commissioners 1st Monday, 2023 1st Monday, 2027
Kevin Deakyne County Council 1st Monday, 2023 1st Monday, 2027
Bob Bolen Plan Commission 1st Monday, 2025 1st Monday, 2027

Ex Parte Communication

"Ex Parte" communication with Board members is strictly prohibited. Indiana Code 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 confirm whether it will occur. Meetings are frequently canceled due to a lack of agenda items—especially Town BZA and Plat Committee meetings.