Board of Zoning Appeals (Albemarle)

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) hears and decides appeals by property owners to decisions made by zoning administrators in administration or enforcement of an ordinance. Additionally, the BZA decides on interpretation of the zoning map where there is uncertainty as to the location of a district boundary and hears requests for variances to zoning.

Albemarle County

The Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals consists of five members appointed by the Circuit Court.

BZA meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 2:00 P.M. in Lane Auditorium in the County Office Building. Special meetings are held if there are a high number of special appeals or submittals.

A more detailed description of the powers and duties of the BZA can be found in the Albemarle County Code.

City of Charlottesville

BZA meetings are held on Thursdays as scheduled. BZA meetings are held in the Basement Conference Room (Room A-101) of City Hall at 4:00 P.M.