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.

More information on the Board of Zoning Appeals

Members

• Steven Beer, Chair
  Term expires: December 31, 2015
• Steven A. Wolf
  Term expires: December 31, 2016
• Teresa Halpert Deschanes
  Term expires: December 31, 2016
• Marilyn Tebor Shaw
  Term expires: December 31, 2017
• Marshall McCormick
  Term expires: December 31, 2017
• Susan Cummings, Alternate member
  Term expires: December 31, 2015
• Phyllis Radke, Director of Zoning Administration / Board Secretary, (607) 274-6550, pradke@cityofithaca.org