The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five members appointed by the Board of Trustees. The ZBA serves as a quasi-judicial body that hears and decides matters relating to the application of the zoning ordinance such as a variance from an ordinance standard, an appeal of a zoning official’s decision, or an interpretation of the ordinance.
Chairperson
John Sims Jr.
Vice Chair
Heather Brown-Rocho
Member
Kathy Jahr
Member
Ed Harris
Board Liaison Member
Jim Junke
Alternate Member
Bethany Boyce
The Zoning Board of Appeals typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. unless there are no items to discuss. Please confirm that a meeting has been scheduled by checking the local newspaper (The Battle Creek Shopper News) or calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator.
All meetings occur in the Charter Township of Emmett Board Room at 621 Cliff Street, Battle Creek, MI 49014.