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
BZA Meetings are held in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
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2021-2022
CITY OF RICHMOND
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
* Meeting & Filing Schedule *
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BZA MEETING
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FILING DEADLINE:
(IN ZONING OFFICE) |
STAFF REVIEW
MEETING |
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| January 6, 2021 |
November 13, 2020 |
November 23, 2020 |
| February 3, 2021 |
December 18, 2020 |
December 28, 2020 |
| March 3, 2021 |
January 15, 2021 |
January 25, 2021 |
| April 7, 2021 |
February 12, 2021 |
February 22, 2021 |
| May 5, 2021 |
March 19, 2021 |
March 29, 2021 |
| June 2, 2021 |
April 16, 2021 |
April 26, 2021 |
| July 7, 2021 |
May 14, 2021 |
May 24, 2021 |
| August 4, 2021 |
June 18, 2021 |
June 28, 2021 |
| September 1, 2021 |
July 16, 2021 |
July 26, 2021 |
| October 6, 2021 |
August 13, 2021 |
August 23, 2021 |
| November 3, 2021 |
September 17, 2021 |
September 27, 2021 |
| December 1, 2021 |
October 15, 2021 |
October 25, 2021 |
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| January 5, 2022 |
November 12, 2021 |
November 22, 2021 |
| February 2, 2022 |
December 17, 2021 |
December 27, 2021 |
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BZA Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month and begin promptly at 1:00 PM.
Applications shall be processed for docketing with the Board once the following are submitted:
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.
Revised: November 4, 2020
For more information, contact the Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary, Roy Benbow (804)240-2124 or
E-mail.
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