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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Board of Adjustment is to hear appeals and requests for variances related to the
implementation of the City of Mansfield Zoning Ordinance.

Department at a Glance

The Board of Adjustment budget did not increase in FY 2018-2019.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Ensure fair and equitable implementation of the City of Mansfield’s zoning policies and act in the best
interest of the community consistent with the spirit and the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.

Objectives:
• Hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement,
decision or determination made by the zoning administrative official in enforcement of the
Zoning Ordinance.
• Authorize upon appeal variances from the provisions of the zoning ordinance that will not be
contrary to the public interest where owing special conditions of a literal enforcement of the
provisions will result in unnecessary hardships.
• Rule on the status of questionable non-conforming uses.

Actual Actual Budget Budget % Change
Board of Adjustment 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2018-2019

Personnel Services $ 418 $ 599 $ 870 $ 870 -

Operations 836 1,026 1,948 1,948 -
Total $ 1,253 $ 1,624 $ 2,818 $ 2,818 -

Note: No full time positions are budgeted in this activity. Personnel Services includes overtime costs for
the Planning secretary to attend and record the minutes of the board meetings. Performance measures
and measurable outcomes may be found in the Planning Department overall performance measures.

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