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Welcome to the Plan Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals (ID-511-W) – Jeff Burbrink

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Are you new to the local Plan Commission or the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)? This article give an introduction to plan commissions and BZAs, the roles and responsibilities of both the groups and their individual members, what to expect at meetings, and where to go for further information.

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