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Planning, Zoning & Community Development

138 East Court Street, Room 801, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Board of Zoning Appeals

Board Members  |  Contact Information  |  Schedule of Fees  |  Submission Deadlines & Meeting Dates   

Established in 1949, the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) serves Hamilton County by hearing cases related to appeals, variance, nonconforming uses, compatible nonconforming uses and conditional uses as outlined in the Zoning Resolution.

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Appeals  |  Compatible Nonconforming Uses  |  Conditional Uses  |  Nonconforming Uses  |  Variances

Appeals


Chapter 22 of Zoning Resolution [pdf]

The BZA has the authority to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in an order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the Zoning Resolution.

Traditionally, appeals are heard based upon a letter from the Zoning Field Inspector where it is alleged that there violations of the Zoning Resolution . These violations range from new construction being done on a property with out Zoning Certificates and or Building Permits to the parking/storage of cars, boats etc.

Applications for appeals shall include the following:
  1. BZA application (filled out completely)
  2. Appeals Checklist
      3. a. Letter of explanation concerning appeal
      b. Site plan(s) of the property as specified in the Appeals Checklist (Optional)
      c. Elevation drawings as specified in the Appeals Checklist (Optional)
  3. Application fee (as established by Zoning Resolution "Schedule of Fees")
BZA Application [pdf]

Appeals User Guide and Checklist [pdf]

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