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