The City of Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals, frequently referred to as the BZA, was established pursuant to the
provisions of Article 7, Chapter 22, Title 15.2, of the Code of Virginia. The BZA's powers, duties, and procedures are
set forth in broad terms in the City Charter, and are further detailed in the City of Richmond Zoning Ordinance. The
Board of Zoning Appeals provides a means through which a property owner may seek relief from provisions of the
zoning ordinance. The BZA hears and makes decisions regarding requests for variances and special exceptions, such as
waivers involving setbacks, height, parking, etc. The BZA also makes decisions regarding appeals to any decision
made by the City Zoning Administrator. The BZA is not empowered to change the use of a property.
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Membership Information
The BZA is comprised of five citizen members and two alternates representing a cross-section of the city, appointed
by the Circuit Court to serve a four-year term. Members of the BZA cannot discuss with an applicant or members of
the public any case pending before it nor will Board members consider information submitted directly to them by
these parties pertaining to such cases.
Filing Requirements & Meeting Documentation
Meeting Schedule
BZA Meetings are held in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
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CITY OF RICHMOND |
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS |
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Meeting & Filing Schedule
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BZA HEARING
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FILING DEADLINE:
(IN ZONING OFFICE) |
STAFF REVIEW
MEETING |
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| January 2, 2020* |
November 15, 2019 |
November 25, 2019 |
| February 5, 2020 |
December 13, 2019 |
December 23, 2019 |
| March 4, 2020 |
January 17, 2020 |
January 27, 2020 |
| April 1, 2020 |
February 14, 2020 |
February 24, 2020 |
| May 6, 2020 |
March 13, 2020 |
March 23, 2020 |
| June 3, 2020 |
April 17, 2020 |
April 23, 2020* |
| July 1, 2020 |
May 15, 2020 |
May 26, 2020* |
| August 5, 2020 |
June 12, 2020 |
June 22, 2020 |
| September 2, 2020 |
July 17, 2020 |
July 27, 2020 |
| October 7, 2020 |
August 14, 2020 |
August 24, 2020 |
| November 4, 2020 |
September 18, 2020 |
September 28, 2020 |
| December 2, 2020 |
October 16, 2020 |
October 26, 2020 |
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| January 6, 2021 |
November 13, 2020 |
November 23, 2020 |
| February 3, 2021 |
December 18, 2020 |
December 28, 2020 |
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BZA Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month and begin promptly at 1:00 PM
*= Re-scheduled date due to City or Staff holiday.
Applications shall be processed for docketing with the Board once the following are submitted:
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Application form (Certificate of Occupancy/Zoning Compliance, building permit, sign permit, etc.)
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Required plans (survey/site plan, floor plan(s) and elevation drawing(s)).
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Signed instruction pamphlet.
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Other information, as applicable.
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Required fee.
A $175.00 fee is required for any application involving single- or 2-family dwellings.
A $550.00 fee is required for any application involving all other uses.
A $250.00 fee is required to appeal a decision of the Zoning Administrator.
A $750 fee is required for any use where a zoning violation resulted from construction not in compliance with
the approved plans.
For more information, contact the Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary, Roy Benbow (804)240-2124 or
E-mail.
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