The Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment acts as a semi-judicial body designed to provide relief to property owners when the strict enforcement of zoning ordinances creates an unfair burden. Rather than appealing to the city council or a legislative body, a property owner who feels restricted by a specific rule takes their case to this board. The board’s primary function is to interpret the ordinance and grant relief in specific instances where the land itself presents a unique challenge that prevents reasonable use.