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BENBROOK BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ESTABLISHMENT
The Zoning Board of Adjustment was established by Ordinance # 252, Section 18 on March 6, 1969.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Zoning Board of Adjustment is to hear appeals from any aggrieved person or by an officer,
department, or Board of the City affected by any decision pertaining to zoning.
JURISDICTION
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall have all powers granted by and controlled by provisions of State Law. The
Board is vested with the power and authority to make exemptions and exceptions to the terms of appropriate
ordinances and in accordance with the general and special rules therein contained for the purpose of rending full
justice and equity to the general public.
MEMBERS
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is comprised of five members plus four alternates appointed by and responsible to
the City Council. Members are required to be a resident of the City meeting the qualifications as outlined in Article IV,
Section 8.01 of the Homerule Charter.
TERMS
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is appointed for two-year terms. Places 1, 3, and 5 are appointed in odd-numbered
years and Places 2 and 4 are appointed in even-numbered years.
MEETINGS
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month if needed.
CITY OF BENBROOK 2018-19 ANNUAL BUDGET
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