How to file an appeal with the BMZA

BMZA APPEAL APPLICATION

TIPS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION

Application for Review: Applications are submitted through the new Accela e-Permits System, which you can find at this link.

When your application is complete, BMZA staff will invoice you for the appropriate filing fee. 

Completeness: BMZA staff uses the following checklist to ensure that all applications are complete before they are scheduled for a hearing - BMZA Appeal Completeness Checklist

Zoning Appeal Approval Standards - the Board refers to the following approval standards, found in the Zoning Code, as they consider each appeal: Variance and Conditional Use Approval Standards.

 BMZA APPEAL FEES 

Appeal Type

Fee

Variance - simple*

$100

Variance - complex**

$200

Sign

$200

Conditional Use

$300

Nonconforming Use

$300

Negative or other miscellaneous appeals

$100

Combination ***

$500

*Simple variance - up to 2 variances requested per property

**Complex variance - 3 or more variances requested per property

***Combination - two or more appeal types requested per property