Columbia City Board of Zoning Appeals
The Columbia City Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial body of 5 citizens. The Board is charged with the responsibility of hearing appeals, requests for variances of the land use regulations and special exception uses within the jurisdictional area of the City. The Board conducts public hearings for citizen input before making their decision.
For more information regarding the application procedures for a variance or special exception, refer to the request forms located under the Related Pages tab, below. The deadline schedules for the Board meetings are also listed. For further information, please contact the Department at 260-248-3112.
2025 Members
- Jon Kissinger, Chairman
- Plan Commission appointment, 1/1/2025-1/1/2026
- Anthony Romano, Vice Chair
- Mayoral appointment, 1/1/2022-1/1/2026
- Cathy Gardner
- Council appointment, 1/1/2023-1/1/2027
- Patricia Hatcher
- Mayoral appointment, 1/1/2025-1/1/2029
- Dennis Warnick
- Mayoral appointment, 1/1/2025-1/1/2029
Meeting date, time and location
- First Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 p.m. ET
- Whitley County Government Center
Lower Level, Meeting Room B, unless otherwise stated - Electronic participation is permitted at Columbia City BZA meetings. Register at the following URL:
https://www.gotostage.com/channel/ccwcplanningmeetings - View the meeting livestream and recordings here:
http://www.youtube.com/@cityofcolumbiacityindiana
Miscellaneous information
For additional information relative to the variance and special exception processes, meeting agendas, brochures, zoning regulations, zoning maps, or becoming a Board member, please contact the Department at 260-248-3112.
Agendas & Minutes
Upcoming Meetings
- Columbia City Board of Zoning Appeals08/05/257:00 pm - 11:59 pm
- Columbia City Board of Zoning Appeals09/02/257:00 pm - 11:59 pm
- Columbia City Board of Zoning Appeals10/07/257:00 pm - 11:59 pm
- Columbia City Board of Zoning Appeals11/04/257:00 pm - 11:59 pm
- Columbia City Board of Zoning Appeals12/02/257:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Contact Us
- Business: (260) 248-3112
- Business Fax:
(260) 248-3187 - Staff Directory
- Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday
In this Department
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