Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL 125.3601-3603)
City Ordinance. Appendix A – Zoning, Article XXII. Zoning Board of Appeals, of the Code of Ordinances.

Appointing Authority
City Council

Composition
The Board has seven members, including five residents that are representative of the population distribution and of the various interests present in Oak Park, one member of City Council and one member appointed by the Planning Commission.

Terms
The Board Members serve three years that expire in August 31.

Meeting Dates and Times
The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. as needed.

January 24, 2023
February 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
April 25, 2023
May 23, 2023
June 27, 2023
July 25, 2023
August 22, 2023
September 26, 2023
October 24, 2023
November 28, 2023
December 27, 2023

Meeting Location
City Hall
City of Oak Park
14000 Oak Park Blvd.
Oak Park, MI 48237

Purpose
Administrative Appeals: To hear and decide appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an
administrative official charged with the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. There shall be no appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals from a decision of the Planning Commission or City Council approving or disapproving a Special Land
Use. Interpretation: To hear and decide requests for interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance and official Zoning Map. Variances: To authorize upon application in specific cases such variance from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance would result in a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship.

Actively Serving Members

The following individuals are active members of this Board:
Taleesa D. Anderson
Allyson Andrews
Aaron Kleid
James Huston
Sharrista Brown
Michael Seligson
Avi Snider 

Staff Liaison: Salam Habhab, City Planner
Recording Secretary: Jo Lynn Williams, Deputy City Clerk

Rules of Procedure

ZBA Rules of Procedure

Meeting Minutes

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