City of Butler of Butler Board of Zoning Appeals
Butler City Board of Zoning Appeals
215 South Broadway
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-5200
planner@butler.in.us
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) - (Hearing Officer- City Planner) hears appeals of the zoning ordinance such as variances from the development standard and special exceptions. The Board (Hearing Officer - City Planner) makes written findings of fact and is the final decision-making body for petitions it hears. Note: Variances or Land Uses are not an automatic approval. No other city body or individual can approve or deny any requests made to the Hearing Officer.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets only if a petition has been filed with the City Planner - Hearing Officer. The meetings are held at Butler City Hall in the Council Chambers at 215 South Broadway, Butler, Indiana, at an advertised time. Contact the City Planner for the Board of Zoning Appeals at 260-868-5200 to confirm proposed meeting dates and times. Subject to filing dates and deadlines.
PROCEDURES BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
A Variance From Development Standards is a specific approval that can be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals to deviate from the development standards than the Zoning Ordinance otherwise prescribes. See Section 8.10 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding variances.
A Variance Of Use is the approval of a use other than that prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance. A use variance can only be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. See Section 8.10 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding variances.
A Special Exception is a use, specifically identified in the Zoning Ordinance, that is permitted in a zoning district upon showing that such use in a specific location will comply with all the concerns conditions and standards for the location or the operation as specified in the Zoning Ordinance and authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals. See Section 8.11 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding special exceptions.
Administrative Appeals to decisions or determinations made by an administrative official responsible for enforcing the City of Butler's Zoning Ordinance are heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals. See Section 8.15 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding administrative appeals.
215 South Broadway
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-5200
planner@butler.in.us
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) - (Hearing Officer- City Planner) hears appeals of the zoning ordinance such as variances from the development standard and special exceptions. The Board (Hearing Officer - City Planner) makes written findings of fact and is the final decision-making body for petitions it hears. Note: Variances or Land Uses are not an automatic approval. No other city body or individual can approve or deny any requests made to the Hearing Officer.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets only if a petition has been filed with the City Planner - Hearing Officer. The meetings are held at Butler City Hall in the Council Chambers at 215 South Broadway, Butler, Indiana, at an advertised time. Contact the City Planner for the Board of Zoning Appeals at 260-868-5200 to confirm proposed meeting dates and times. Subject to filing dates and deadlines.
PROCEDURES BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
A Variance From Development Standards is a specific approval that can be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals to deviate from the development standards than the Zoning Ordinance otherwise prescribes. See Section 8.10 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding variances.
A Variance Of Use is the approval of a use other than that prescribed by the Zoning Ordinance. A use variance can only be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. See Section 8.10 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding variances.
A Special Exception is a use, specifically identified in the Zoning Ordinance, that is permitted in a zoning district upon showing that such use in a specific location will comply with all the concerns conditions and standards for the location or the operation as specified in the Zoning Ordinance and authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals. See Section 8.11 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding special exceptions.
Administrative Appeals to decisions or determinations made by an administrative official responsible for enforcing the City of Butler's Zoning Ordinance are heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals. See Section 8.15 of the City of Butler Zoning Ordinance for details regarding administrative appeals.