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Zoning Board of Appeals

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a body of limited powers. The Board shall have the specific powers and duties as set forth in Sections 1264.07, Administrative Reviews, through 1264.13, Conditions of Appeals and Variances, of this chapter, all jurisdiction and powers prescribed in other chapters of this Zoning Code or these Codified Ordinances, and all jurisdiction and powers granted by Act 207 of the Public Acts of 1921, as amended (MCLA 125.581 et seq.; MSA 5.2931 et seq.). (Res. 98-529A. Passed 12-21-98.)

The City of Lincoln Park will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed material being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days prior notice to the City of Lincoln Park. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Lincoln Park by writing or calling the following: The Building Department, 1355 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 (313) 386-1800 Ext. 1296 or 1299.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Building Department
1355 Southfield
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
313.386.1800
Fax: 313.386.0490            

DESIRED TRAITS FOR APPOINTEES
Below are the desired skills and traits that are helpful, though not required, for successful appointees to the Zoning Board of Appeals:
  • Recognize and avoid or make public any conflict of interest your position may place you in; don’t pursue special privileges; maintain confidentiality, and let your behavior contribute to the smooth operation of your board. Much acrimony can be avoided this way.
  • Become familiar with the law that covers public open meetings and hearings and review the materials you were given when you were sworn in.
  • Have a willingness and dedication to commit both time and personal energy to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • Have an interest in comprehensive community planning, zoning and subdivision of land, and the protection of the environment.
  • Have the desire to assist in implementing the City of Lincoln Park’s Vision Statement and land use policies, including the Master Plan, Subdivision Ordinances, Zoning Ordinances, and environmental policy, for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents.
  • Have the willingness to encourage and accept input from citizens, organizations, and those directly affected by land use-related actions made by the Board of Appeals.
MEETING INFORMATION

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the John A. Aloisi Council Chambers located on the second floor of Lincoln Park City Hall at 1355 Southfield. 

2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Tentative Meeting Dates and Deadlines

Meeting Date
January 18
February 15
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19

Submission Deadline
December 22
January 19
February 16
March 22
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 22


AGENDAS AND MINUTES
Zoning Board of Appeals Agendas and Minutes can be found here

Additional Information
Application for Zoning Board of Appeals/Instructions