Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a quasi-judicial board authorized by Michigan Zoning Enabling Act - Act 110 of 2006 and the city's Unified Development Code (zoning ordinance).  The board consists of five members appointed by the City Commission for three-year terms.  The Board conducts public hearings on requests for dimensional variances, use variances and appeals of the zoning administrator's decision.  Requests not approved by the ZBA may be appealed to the Berrien County Court system. 

The Planning and Community Development Director also serves as zoning administrator is the staff contact for the Zoning Board of Appeals.  For assistance call 269.695.3844 ext 19 or email kgundersen@cityofbuchanan.com

Fees are adopted by the City Commission from time to time.  Within the Current Fee Schedule under Zoning Board of Appeals the current application fees are stated.

ZBA agenda packets and approved meeting minutes are found on the website under Agenda & Minutes

Number of Members: 5
Term: 3 years
Meetings: Second Thursday of each month beginning at 6:00 pm