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Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Times
3rd Wednesday each month as needed at 4:30 pm
Location
Henry L. Brown Municipal Building
1 Grand Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
City Council Chamber
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View most recent agendas and minutes.
Members
- Jim Bilsborrow - Alternate
Term: December, 2006 - May, 2026 - David Cole
Term: October, 2020 - May, 2024 - Mike Eddy
Term: June, 2004 - May, 2025 - Joseph Hayes
Term: May, 2016 - May, 2025 - Jeff Holbrook - Alternate
Term: August, 2016 - May, 2024 - Dave Sattler
Term: November, 2021 - May, 2026 - Gordon Swan
Term: February, 2004 - May, 2026
Term Length
Board Member term length is 3 years.Overview
The City of Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals has two primary responsibilities. The first of these is to interpret the language of the City of Coldwater Zoning Ordinance (PDF) when its meaning is unclear, or when there is uncertainty as to whether the language applies to a particular situation. The board is also responsible for the interpretation of the zoning map, including questions concerning the location of zoning district boundaries.
The Zoning Board of Appeals also considers requests for dimensional variances. The City of Coldwater Zoning Ordinance contains dimensional requirements (distance, size, height and width) for items such as fencing, signage and building setbacks. A variance is required of anyone wishing to construct over and beyond the limits set forth in the ordinance. Residents are urged to contact the Neighborhood Services Department prior to the start of any project to ensure that it is compliant with the City of Coldwater Zoning Ordinance and, if necessary, inquire about the variance process.
Note: Please remember, if you plan to make any changes to your property, including new construction, additions to your home and/or garage, signage, fencing, home occupations, etc., contact the appropriate City office for information. In most instances certain regulations are in place, and prior approval is required.
Application Deadline
Zoning Board of Appeals applications are due three weeks in advance of the meeting to be considered to allow for proper notification in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
Contact Information & Communications
All applications may be submitted to the attention of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at the Neighborhood Services Department window. For more information, please contact Jake Vanboxel at [email protected].
Related Documents
- 2011 Coldwater Township Draft Master Plan (PDF)
- Board and Commission Application (PDF)
- City Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
- Land Division Application (PDF)
- Map of Historical Districts in Coldwater (PDF)
- Site Plan Review Application (PDF)
- ZBA Bylaws 2022
- Zoning Board of Appeals Application (PDF)
- Zoning Map (PDF)