Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) consists of three members appointed by the Township Board, one representative from the Planning Commission and one representative of the Township Board.
The ZBA must hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the administrative official charged with zoning ordinance enforcement.
The rationale and reasons why a conclusion is made shall contain the following as a minimum:
1. If the property cannot be used in conformance with the ordinance without the requested variance.
2. If the problem is due to a unique situation not shared in common with nearby property owners.
3. If granting the variance would not alter the essential character of the area.
4. If the problem requiring the variance was not self created.
All 4 of the above points must be found true, or in the affirmative, or a variance shall not be granted.
The ZBA must hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the administrative official charged with zoning ordinance enforcement.
The rationale and reasons why a conclusion is made shall contain the following as a minimum:
1. If the property cannot be used in conformance with the ordinance without the requested variance.
2. If the problem is due to a unique situation not shared in common with nearby property owners.
3. If granting the variance would not alter the essential character of the area.
4. If the problem requiring the variance was not self created.
All 4 of the above points must be found true, or in the affirmative, or a variance shall not be granted.
Zoning Board of Appeals Members
Member --- Term Expire Date
Richard Boyd, Chairperson 12/31/2026
Scott Trumbull, Vice Chairperson/PC Rep 12/31/2028
Township Board Rep - Clerk Wendy Hoeksema - Secretary [email protected]
Eric Gall, Member 12/31/2028
OPEN 12/31/2027
(alternate) 12/31/2027
Zoning Board of Appeals Bylaws reviewed 1/22/2026
Richard Boyd, Chairperson 12/31/2026
Scott Trumbull, Vice Chairperson/PC Rep 12/31/2028
Township Board Rep - Clerk Wendy Hoeksema - Secretary [email protected]
Eric Gall, Member 12/31/2028
OPEN 12/31/2027
(alternate) 12/31/2027
Zoning Board of Appeals Bylaws reviewed 1/22/2026
ZBA Hearing & Meeting
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Meeting Agenda/Packet posted below when a meeting is scheduled.
Zoning Board of Appeals Forms and Information
Zoning Board of Appeals Application (PDF opens in new window)
