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

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.