The ZBA acts as the interpreter of the Zoning Ordinance and makes determinations on appeals of administrative decisions of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. This allows an Applicant the opportunity for redress without going to Court.

The need for the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) arises when strict compliance with the Zoning Ordinance results in constraints upon a property owner's use of their land or when an interpretation of the City's Zoning Ordinance is required. The ZBA may grant Area and Parking Variances that provide relief from the area, bulk, dimensional and parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Use Variances that provide for relief from the permitted uses enumerated in the City's Zoning Ordinance. .

The ZBA usually meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall. For more information contact Susan Colvin, Zoning Coordinator at 914-734-4211.