Board of Zoning Appeals

Westfield, Indiana

The powers and duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) are established by state statute. The BZA, 1) hears and decides special exceptions to the zoning ordinance, and 2) authorizes variances from the terms of the ordinance. They may also serve in an adjudicative capacity hearing appeals to decisions made by anyone charged with the enforcement of the ordinance. BZA meetings offer a public forum for community input.

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meets on the Tuesday following the second Monday of each month; please refer to the meeting schedule for the exact dates and times of their meetings. 

Agendas will be posted online by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the meeting.

2024

BZA Members Mark Keen (Chair) Billy Bunkowdst (Vice Chair) Jeff Boller (Pro Tempore)
Larry Clarino                   Jake Plummer


Indiana law prohibits any person from communicating with BZA Board members before the Public Hearing

with the intent to influence the Board members on a matter pending before the Board.