Identification
- Label (rdfs)
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Preferred Label
- Zoning Review Board
- Alternative Labels
- Land Use Appeals Board, Land Use Regulatory Appeals Body, Variance Appeals Committee, Zoning Adjustment Board
- Identifier
- N/A
Definition and Examples
- Definition
- The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a specialized governmental body that hears and decides upon appeals, variances, and special exceptions related to local zoning ordinances. Typically quasi-judicial in nature, the BZA reviews cases where applicants seek relief from or challenge the strict application of zoning regulations.