Board of Zoning Adjustments

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Responsibilities

Grants administrative variance for building encroachments based on certain criteria
Hears and decides where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the building department, building official or other town officer pursuant to the provisions or enforcement of this chapter
Interprets the zoning map in cases of uncertainty and can fix the exact location of boundaries, pursuant to the provisions of this division relating to administrative review

All matters decided by majority vote
All meetings are open to the public and are held at the Town Hall
Consists of five members who are appointed by the Town Commission; two alternate members who are also appointed by the Town Commission
Members must live in the Town of Sewall’s Point
Regular members cannot hold an elective public office or be a public employee or a public official
Vacancies for unexpired terms of members are filled by the Town Commission

Additional information about the Board of Zoning Adjustments can be found in the Town’s Municipal Code:

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