The Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals is charged with hearing requests for variances to the Springdale Zoning Code and appeals of orders from City Officials.
The Purpose and Duty of the City of Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is to hear and decide all applications for variances from the strict application of the Zoning Code as will not be contrary to the public interest and where owing to special characteristics of the property or use, a literal enforcement of the Code will result in unnecessary hardship in the case of a use variance, or will result in practical difficulty in the case of an area variance and so that the spirit of Zoning Code shall be observed and substantial Justice done.
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall also hear and decide all applications for appeals by aggrieved persons from a final decision of an administrative official of the City where the grounds of the appeal are that there was error in the interpretation or application of the provisions of the Zoning Code. The Board in deciding the appeal may either affirm, reverse or modify said decision.
The Board can provide relief from the strict application of the Zoning Code when the property owner demonstrates that there are unusual characteristics about the property that make it difficult to comply with the code and parties who believe that an unfair decision or interpretation has been rendered by Building Official or the Planning Commission regarding a Zoning Code matter.
FOR A ZONING VARIANCE ONLY, THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS IS REQUIRED TO CONSIDER IF THERE ARE ASPECTS ABOUT THE PROPERTY WHICH MAKE IT IMPRACTICAL TO COMPLY (i.e. setbacks, size, area, density, etc.) OR THAT AN UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO A USE VARIANCE. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall not grant variances to the zoning code unless the Board can determine that there is an unnecessary hardship for the owner in complying with the code requirements. The evaluation shall include, but is not limited to, the following factors:
| a) | Whether special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land or structure involved and which are not applicable generally to other lands or structures in the same zoning district; examples of such special conditions or circumstances are: exceptional irregularity, narrowness, shallowness, or steepness of the lot, or adjacency to nonconforming and inharmonious uses, structures, or conditions. | |
| b) | Whether the property in question will yield a reasonable return or whether there can be any beneficial use of the property without the variance. | |
| c) | Whether the variance is substantial and is the minimum necessary to make possible the reasonable use of the land or structures. | |
| d) | Whether the essential character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered or whether adjacent properties would suffer substantial detriment as a result of the variance. | |
| e) | Whether the variance would adversely affect the delivery of governmental services such as water, sewer, and refuse pick-up. | |
| f) | Whether special conditions or circumstances exist as a result of actions of the owner. | |
| g) | Whether the property owner's predicament can feasibly be obviated through some method other than a variance. | |
| h) | Whether the spirit and intent behind these code requirements would be observed and substantial justice done by granting a variance. | |
| i) | Whether the granting of the variance requested will confer on the owner any special privilege that is denied by this regulation to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district. | |
| j) | No single factor listed above may control, and not all factors may be applicable in each case. Each case shall be determined on its own facts. | |
| PLEASE KNOW THAT THE COSTS NECESSARY TO MAKE THE PROPERTY COMPLY WITH THE ZONING CODE ARE NOT A CONSIDERATION FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE. |
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall not grant a variance unless the Board finds that special conditions or circumstances exist which are particular to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not generally applicable to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district.
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) consists of seven members. Two of the members are members of City Council, two members are appointed by the Mayor, two members are appointed by City Council, and one member is elected by the Planning Commission from among its members. This is per the City Charter.
Current members of the City of Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA):
| Name | Position | Term Ends | Length of Term | Appointment Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Anderson | Chair | 11-30-23 | Term of Office | Council | |
| David Gleaves | Vice-Chair | 11-30-23 | 4 years | Mayor Appointment | |
| Tom Hall | Secretary | 11-30-23 | 4 years | Planning Commission | |
| Carolyn Ghantous | Member | 11-30-23 | Term of Office | Council | |
| Doug Stahlgren | Member | 11-30-23 | 4 years | Council Appointment | |
| Dave Nienaber | Member | 11-30-23 | 4 years | Council Appointment | |
| Larry Weiner | Member 8-14-23 | 11-30-23 | 4 years | Mayor Appointment |
To Apply for a Variance of the strict application of the Zoning Code, or an Appeal of an Administrative Decision by a City Official, please provide an application and statement indicating your specific request.
Please know that before a Variance hearing can be scheduled, a Plan Review Letter denying approval or a Violation Order from the Building Department must have been issued and needs to be contained in the submittal packet.
All issues being brought before the Board of Zoning Appeals require a completed Planning / Zoning Application as well as an Administrative Appeal / Variance Submission Requirement Packet. If you have questions about your application, please contact the Building Department at Building [at] Springdale.org or (513) 346-5730.
This packet contains a checklist of general, written, and graphic requirements intended to be included with an application for review by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The checklist, together with all required information and application forms, must be submitted in complete and accurate form before the Request for Approval will be processed by the Building Department.
The filing Submittal Due Date of the application packet shall be the date on which all submitted information is examined by the Building Department and found to meet all the requirements as described in this packet.
Please know that all appeals heard by the BZA meeting are is conducted as public hearings subject to the requirements of § 153.201(B). There will be a Published Notice describing your request posted on the City's website and social media outlets, and a Written Notice sent to all property owners within 300 foot of the subject property.
Please know that Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Applications can be submitted ONLINE on our Citizen Portal website under the PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION module (about the fifth type down from the top of the page) and follow the prompts on the right. Follow this link to see a step-by-step instruction packet that will help walk you through the process.
All meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio at 7:00 pm. At the Hearing you will be expected to explain your request and give reasons as for appeal. You can present any other witness to give testimony. Any others in attendance will also be give the opportunity to give testimony. The Applicant or a Representative is expected to be present at the meeting. Lack of representation by the Applicant may result in the request being Denied or Tabled until the next meeting.
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 11700 SPRINGFIELD PIKE, SPRINGDALE, OH AT 7:00 P.M.
The Applicant or a Representative will need to be in attendance for the meeting unless advised otherwise by the Building Department.
Please know that Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Applications can be submitted ONLINE on our Citizen Portal website under the PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATION module (about the fifth type down from the top of the page) and follow the prompts on the right. Follow this link to see a step-by-step instruction packet that will help walk you through the process.
All issues being brought before the Board of Zoning Appeals require a completed Planning / Zoning Application as well as an Administrative Appeal / Variance Submission Requirement Packet. If you have questions about your application, please contact the Building Department at Building [at] Springdale.org or (513) 346-5730.
The BZA Meeting Schedule is determined approximately a year in advance and includes Meeting Dates and document Submittal Due Dates.
The Submittal Due Datelosing date represents the final day on which an application will be accepted for each month’s meeting cycle. After the closing date, the applicant cannot modify any portion of the information submitted unless specifically requested by the staff. Early submission is therefore, highly recommended to assure placement on the agenda and adequate time for revisions and corrections.
SUBMITTAL DUE DATE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(+/- 29 Days before Meeting) (Typically Fourth Tuesday of Month)
2023
August 28, 2023 September 26, 2023
September 25, 2023 October 24, 2023
October 30, 2023 November 28, 2023
*November 20, 2023 *December 19, 2023
*December 26, 2023 January 23, 2024
2024
*November 20, 2023 *December 19, 2023
*December 26, 2023 January 23, 2024
January 29, 2024 February 27, 2024
February 26, 2024 March 26, 2024
March 25, 2024 April 23, 2024
April 29, 2024 May 28, 2024
May 27, 2024 June 25, 2024
June 24, 2024 July 23, 2024
July 29, 2024 August 27, 2024
August 26, 2024 September 24, 2024
September 23, 2024 October 22, 2024
October 28, 2024 November 26, 2024
*November 18, 2024 *December 17, 2024
December 30, 2024 January 28, 2025
Agendas, application submittals, and minutes coming before the Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are posted to the City website in advance.
Click on Agendas and Minutes located in the top-left of this page to access upcoming and recent meeting materials.
If you would like to request a copy of the full audio recording (mp3) of a meeting you can building [at] springdale.org (e-mail) your request to the Springdale Building Department.
Questions related to the meetings may be directed to the Building Department at (513) 346-5730.
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11700 Springfield Pike
Springdale, OH 45246
United States