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NOTE: The Public Hearing Pamphlet needs to be inserted into the notification of public hearing to all property owners within 300 feet of the petitioner’s property.

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a five (5) person board enabled through state statute to grant variances from developmental standards, use variances, special exceptions, and administrative relief. The BZA meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

In accordance with IC 36-7-4-920 (g) A person may not communicate with any member of the board before the hearing with intent to influence the member’s action on a matter pending before the board. Not less than five (5) days before the hearing, however, the staff (as defined in the zoning ordinance), if any, may file with the board a written statement setting forth any facts or opinions relating to the matter.

Please send all correspondence to:

Craig Phillips, Planning Director

166 Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: (219) 462-1161
Fax: (219) 464-4273
(Please include name, address, and telephone number in all correspondence)

 

Board Members: Position:
Damon Colby President
Kathleen Evans Vice-President
Helene Hammon Secretary
Patrick Lyp Attorney
Diane Worstell Board Member
Mike Micka Board Member
Kathy Lemmon Board Member
For Your Information:

• You can access Zoning Ordinance Information Online
The complete Zoning and Sign Ordinances through the Department of Planning are available online.

• You can access the City's Smoking Ordinance Online
The Smoking Ordinance, approved by the City Council in 2007, is available online.

• Historic Images and Information of Valparaiso are Online
Interested in the history of Valparaiso through pictures, brochures, and maps dating back to the 1880s? These unique tidbits of information are available online.

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