When does the Rochester Hills Zoning Board of Appeals meet, and how does the process work?
Meeting dates are set by the City’s posted schedule; confirm the current agenda calendar with Planning before relying on a hearing date. The board has 7 members plus 2 alternates appointed by City Council (§ 138-2.103).
What it decides:
- Dimensional variances, under the practical difficulty standard, by majority vote (§ 138-2.407).
- Use variances, under the unnecessary hardship standard, by two-thirds vote, after the required prerequisites (§ 138-2.408).
- Appeals of administrative decisions, filed within 21 days (§ 138-2.404).
- Home occupation referrals, where it can issue an annually renewable permit after a public hearing (§ 138-4.413.C).
To get on an agenda, contact Planning and Economic Development at 248-656-4660 or planning@rochesterhills.org.
Sources
Full text: Rochester Hills ordinance on Municode. Applies to district: *.
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