Board of Zoning Appeals

Meetings

Regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Overview & Duties

The Board of Zoning Appeals reviews orders, requirements, decisions, interpretations and/or determinations made by the administrative official charged with the enforcement of ordinances or local laws adopted by Common Council. The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Appeals is necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of any such administrative official, or to grant a use variance or area variance. Such appeal may be taken by any person aggrieved, or by an officer, department, board or bureau of the City.

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Members

• Teresa Halpert Deschanes
  Term expires December 31, 2019
• David Barken
  Term expires December 31, 2021
• Stephanie Egan-Engels
  Term Expires December 31, 2021
• Steven Henderson
   Term expires December 31, 2022
• Suzanne  Charles
    Term expires December 31, 2023
• Marshall McCormick, Alternate Member
  Term expires December 31, 2018