Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)is made up of five members, two of which are liaisons from the Planning Commission and the Township Board. The Planning Commission receives staff support from the Planning Department. The basic responsibilities of the ZBA include: variance requests, site plan review of permitted uses, ordinance interpretations, and appeals of administrative decisions.

Meeting Location:
Public Meeting Room
Oshtemo Township Hall
7275 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Typical Schedule:
Fourth Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m.

Supporting Documents:

• Development Schedule of Applications
• Zoning Board of Appeals By-Laws(PDF, 161KB)
• Variance Review Criteria(PDF, 156KB)
• Zoning Ordinance
• 2024 Planning Department Annual Report(PDF, 1MB)

Board Members:

• Fred Gould
• Louis Williams
• Harry Jachym
• Ron Ver Planck (Alternate)
• Rick Everett (Alternate)
• Al Smith (PC Liason)
• Dusty Farmer (TB Liason)
• Jodi Stefforia (Staff)
• Jim Porter (Attorney)