PURPOSE/DUTIES/AUTHORITY OF BOARD:

The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) can grant variances from the Zoning Ordinance and hear appeals of staff decisions regarding the interpretation or enforcement of the ordinance. The BZA also interprets the Zoning Map if questions arise about the location of zoning district boundaries.

MEMBERS:

• Mark Luttrell, Chairman
• Tim O’Hare, Vice-Chairman
• Leon Floyd, Secretary
• David Frazier
• Heath Hudspeth

The Board of Zoning Appeals consists of five members serving one-year terms, with terms expiring December 31. There are no residency requirements, and the board elects its own chairman. The Mayor has appointment authority, with confirmation by the Aldermen.

SCHEDULE:

Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM in the James H. Lewellen Board Chambers at Town Hall.  

MEETINGS: 

Meeting agendas, videos (live and archived), and staff reports can be found by clicking here.

Public Comments and Presentations by Applicants:

Directions for public comments and presentations by applicants can be found by visiting our public comments page and are based upon the rules adopted by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) on February 8, 2021. If you wish to speak about an item or issue that is not on the meeting agenda, you may speak during the Citizens Comments section.

Contact the Planning Division at planning@colliervilletn.gov or 901-457-2360 to request approved minutes from 2023 or before.