The City of Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals, frequently referred to as the BZA, was established pursuant to the
provisions of Article 7, Chapter 22, Title 15.2, of the Code of Virginia. The BZA's powers, duties, and procedures are
set forth in broad terms in the City Charter, and are further detailed in the City of Richmond Zoning Ordinance. The
Board of Zoning Appeals provides a means through which a property owner may seek relief from provisions of the
zoning ordinance. The BZA hears and makes decisions regarding requests for variances and special exceptions, such as
waivers involving setbacks, height, parking, etc. The BZA also makes decisions regarding appeals to any decision
made by the City Zoning Administrator. The BZA is not empowered to change the use of a property.
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Membership Information
The BZA is comprised of five citizen members and two alternates representing a cross-section of the city, appointed
by the Circuit Court to serve a four-year term. Members of the BZA cannot discuss with an applicant or members of
the public any case pending before it nor will Board members consider information submitted directly to them by
these parties pertaining to such cases.
Filing Requirements & Meeting Documentation
Meeting Schedule
BZA Meetings are held in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall.
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CITY OF RICHMOND |
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS |
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* Meeting & Filing Schedule * |
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| BZA Meeting |
Filing Deadline
Zoning Office |
Staff
Review
Meeting |
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| January 2, 2019 |
November 16, 2018 |
November 26, 2018 |
| February 6, 2019 |
December 14, 2018 |
December 21, 2018* |
| March 6, 2019 |
January 18, 2019 |
January 28, 2019 |
| April 3, 2019 |
February 15, 2019 |
February 25, 2019 |
| May 1, 2019 |
March 15, 2019 |
March 25, 2019 |
| June 5, 2019 |
April 12, 2019 |
April 22, 2019 |
| July 3, 2019 |
May 17, 2019 |
May 28, 2019* |
| August 7, 2019 |
June 14, 2019 |
June 24, 2019 |
| September 4, 2019 |
July 19, 2019 |
July 29, 2019 |
| October 2, 2019 |
August 16, 2019 |
August 29, 2019 |
| November 6, 2019 |
September 13, 2019 |
September 23, 2019 |
| December 4, 2019 |
October 18, 2019 |
October 28, 2019 |
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| January 2, 2020** |
November 15, 2019 |
November 25, 2019 |
| February 5, 2020 |
December 13, 2019 |
December 23, 2019 |
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BZA Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of each month and begin promptly at 1:00 PM.
** NOTE: The January 2020 BZA meeting date is amended due to the January 1st holiday.
Applications shall be processed for docketing with the Board once the following are submitted:
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Application form (Certificate of Occupancy/Zoning Compliance, building permit, sign permit, etc.)
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Required plans (survey/site plan, floor plan(s) and elevation drawing(s)).
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Signed instruction pamphlet.
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Other information, as applicable.
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Required fee.
A $175.00 fee is required for any application involving single- or 2-family dwellings.
A $550.00 fee is required for any application involving all other uses.
A $250.00 fee is required to appeal a decision of the Zoning Administrator.
A $750 fee is required for any use where a zoning violation resulted from construction not in compliance with
the approved plans.
For more information, contact the Board of Zoning Appeals Secretary, Roy Benbow (804)240-2124 or
E-mail.
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