Zoning Board of Appeals

Meetings
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • The 4th Thursday of each month
  • City Hall
    Council Chambers
    2nd Floor
    161 W. Michigan Ave.
    Jackson, MI 49201
See the Meeting Schedule (PDF) for a current schedule of meetings and upcoming deadlines.

Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Agendas and Minutes

Members
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is comprised of 7 members and up to 2 alternate members. The Michigan Zoning Enabling Act requires 1 member of the ZBA to also serve on the Planning Commission. The remaining members are appointed from among the residents of the city by the mayor with the consent of the City Council.
  • Andy Dotterweich, Chair
  • Jeanne Kubish, Vice-Chair
  • Elaine Crawford, Board Member
  • Shawn Christie, Board Member
  • Kyle Jansen, Board Member
  • Gerald Montgomery, Board Member
  • Karl Grieve, Board Member
  • Vacant, Alternate Board Member
Overview
A major responsibility of the planning director is to provide recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals on proposals which deviate from Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinance requirements such as minimum building setbacks, landscaping requirements, and the size of signs. The city’s chief zoning official is charged with administering the ordinances on a day-to-day basis with the assistance of the Neighborhood and Economic Operations Department. The deputy city attorney is available to consult on the legal ramifications of the decisions made by the board. Other municipal officials are also consulted as needed.