The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) holds public hearings on administrative appeals and zoning variances. The BZA holds a public hearing before deciding on each minor and major zoning variance. Minor variances are for single family additions, garages, fences and pools; all other variances are major variances. The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing within 4 weeks of the application's submission. Administrative appeals are challenges of decisions made by the zoning administrator. Decisions of the BZA and the Planning Commission are final unless they are appealed to the City Council.
Meetings
- 3 p.m.
- Every other Monday
- Room 330, City Hall, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W., Saint Paul, MN
Member Requirements
Board of Zoning Appeals
Staff contact: David Eide, david.eide@ci.stpaul.mn.us, 651-266-9088.
List of Criteria:
- 9 members
- 6 regular members
- 2 alternates
- One Planning Commission Representative
- Saint Paul residency required
Saint Paul enabling code applicable to board: 61.203
Length of term: Three years, except for Planning Commission Representative, whose term is concurrent with their Planning Commission term.
Hold public hearings on:
- Administrative appeals
- Zoning variances
Additional information:
- The majority of cases are variance requests.
- Administrative appeals are challenges of decisions made by the zoning administrator.
Vacancies: One vacancy, an alternate position.
Apply Today
Complete an application online or print one out and mail it in. You can apply for more than one committee per application. Applicants are encouraged to get recommendations from their city councilmembers.
Please send applications to:
Office of the Mayor
390 City Hall 15 Kellogg Blvd. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55102