Board of Zoning Adjustments
Contact Information
Purpose
The Board of Zoning Adjustments:
- Hears and determines appeals from applicants who have been refused building permits because of a violation or conflict with the zoning ordinance or the official map of the City;
- Hears and decides appeals where error is alleged in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the zoning ordinance of the City; and
- Has the power to permit variations from the zoning regulations in classes of cases or situations and in accordance with the principles, conditions, and procedures specified in and subject to the limitations imposed by the zoning ordinances of the City.
Composition
Seven members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
Current Composition:
Appointing Authority
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First Name
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Last Name
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Term Expires
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Appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council
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Alfonso
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Gonzalez, II
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6/30/2022
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Appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council
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Candice
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Richards Forest
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6/30/2022
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Appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council
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Jaime Ramiro
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Diaz
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6/30/2024
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Appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council
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Tamara
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Agins
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6/30/2025
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Appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council
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Jason
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Richards
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6/30/2025
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Appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council
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Todd
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James
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6/30/2022
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Appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council
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Jose
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Alvarez
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6/30/2026
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Term Length
Five years.
(Created by: City Charter Sec. 5-408; La. R.S. 33:4724)