Board of Adjustment

Purpose: 

In quasi-judicial hearings, determine requests for variances and special exceptions from the provisions set forth in the Zoning Resolution and consider appeals of decisions or requirements made by a county official or agency made in enforcement of the Zoning Resolution.

Duties: 

The duties of the Board of Adjustment is to consider granting variances in cases where a property owner cannot meet the standards in his or her current zone district; to consider granting special exceptions for temporary activities and to consider appeals of the decisions, determinations and interpretations made by a county official or agency made in enforcement of the Zoning Resolution.