Board meetings

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month (except August) in the City Council Chamber, Room 100 in the City Hall Annex. Meeting Agendas, minutes and reports (2020 to present) can be found here. Contact the Board Secretary on 703-385-7820 for 2020 and earlier meeting materials and records.

Board members

The Board of Zoning Appeals consists of five appointed members:

• Andrew Fernandes, Chairperson
• Kamelia Roshanian, Vice Chairperson
• Dennis Cate  
• Russell Jones
• Vacant        

For information about serving on the Board please contact the City Clerk on 703-385-7935.

Powers and Duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals

General Authority 

The Board of Zoning Appeals shall exercise additional powers as may be described in City Code §110-5.3. and as permitted by the Code of Virginia.

 Final Decisions

Except as otherwise specified, the Board of Zoning Appeals is responsible for final decisions regarding the following: 

1. Special exceptions (§110-6.17);
2. Variances (§110-6.18); and                                                                              
3.  Administrative appeals (§110-6.21)   

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Filing an Administrative Appeal

The Board hears appeals only for Notices of Violation, Determinations, and Interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance issued by the Zoning Administrator. 

To file an appeal, you must:

1. Complete and return to the Board Secretary an Administrative Appeal Application Form within 30 days of the issuance of notice of violation, determination, or interpretation.
2. The Administrative Appeal Application Form must be submitted with:
   
   1. $1,050 appeal fee.
   2. A written statement regarding the position being contested.
   3. A copy of the notice of violation, determination, or interpretation being appealed.
3. Once all required materials are submitted, the Board Secretary will forward the appeal to the Board members and the City Attorney and schedule a hearing date. The Board Secretary will notify you in writing of the scheduled hearing date.

Summons for Civil Penalty Violation

Respond to a Civil Penalty Summons by following the instructions on page 2 (reverse side) of the summons form. More information can be found here.

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