Zoning Board of Adjustment

Agendas 

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. 

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Members

• Wilbert Payne, Chairman
  Term: February 12, 2018 through February 11, 2021
• Tipi Miller
  Term: February 12, 2019 through February 11, 2022
• Raven Harvis
  Term: February 12, 2020 through February 11, 2023
• Chris Nunn
  Term: February 12, 2019 through February 11, 2022
• Jay Walters
  Term: February 12, 2019 through February 11, 2022
• Chris Anthony, Supernumerary
  Term: February 12, 2018 through February 11, 2021
• Angela George, Supernumerary
  Term: February 12, 2018 through February 11, 2021

Responsibilities

The City of Opelika Zoning Board considers and rules on all variance requests submitted to the City. A variance request may be granted if a developer or property owner is aggrieved by an adverse decision because the City's zoning ordinances creates an unwarranted hardship or practical difficulty. 

Decisions of the Zoning Board are not subject to the review of City Council and can only be appealed to District Court.

Variance Request Applications

The deadline to submit a variance request application for Zoning Board review is three Tuesdays prior to the regularly scheduled meeting which is the second Tuesday of every month. The applications should be submitted to the Planning Department at the Public Works Facility at:
700 Fox Trail
Opelika, AL 36801