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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 Home Rule 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.

OFFICERS

The members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment elect the Chairman and Vice-Chairman from membership.

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