Purpose of the Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) consists of five (5) members and one (1) alternate appointed by Council for four-year terms. The board hears requests for zoning variances from regulations pertaining to signs, yard regulations, lot width requirements, off-street parking requirements, fences, etc. The board hears appeals concerning Housing, Zoning and Business Maintenance Codes.
Members
Thomas Zych, Chair
Benjamin Hoen
Gayle Lewin
Dennis Porcelli
Liza Wolf
Graig Kluge - Alternate
Meeting Schedule
The Board of Zoning Appeals generally meets at 7:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each month in Council Chambers located in Cleveland Heights City Hall.
Staff Contacts
For questions concerning the Board of Zoning Appeals, contact the Planning Department at 216-291-4878 or one of the following staff members: