Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Meetings


  • 7:30 p.m.
  • 1st Thursday of every month, as needed (Check with City Clerk to verify meeting)
  • City Hall
    300 W Thirteen Mile Road
    Madison Heights, MI 48071

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Archived Minutes (PDF)

Current Roster

Name Term Expires Position
Robert Corbett 11-08-21 Council Representative
Margaret Marentette 02-28-23 Member-at-Large
Linda Corbett 02-28-23 Member-at-Large
Gloria Thompson 02-28-21 Member-at-Large
Martha Kehoe 02-28-21 Member-at-Large
Mark Kimble 02-28-21 Member-at-Large
Cindy Holder 02-28-21 Member-at-Large
Clifford Oglesby 02-28-22 Member-at-Large (Chair)
Frances Kirchoff 02-28-22 Member-at-Large (Vice-Chair)
Debra Ott 02-28-21 Alternate
VACANT 02-28-22 Alternate

Purpose


To hear, review and decide variance requests, decision appeals or ordinance interpretations from any person, firm or corporation regarding the Zoning Ordinance.

Creation / Authorization


Membership Information


Composition


  • 2 alternates
  • 9 members

Term


3 years.

Qualifications desired skill set


Members-at-Large must be Madison Heights residents with an interest or working knowledge of land use planning, zoning, real estate development, engineering, architecture, or community service. 

Contact


City Clerk's Office at 248-583-0826.

Additional Information


The Zoning Board of Appeals enjoys all the powers granted to it by both state law and Ordinance No. 278, which includes some specific powers. Ordinance and map interpretations, modification of height, wall, buffering, screening and landscape requirements, modification of vehicle parking stalls, loading area and placement regulations, and the granting of use variances are specific examples of power granted to this board.

Contact the Community Development Department at 248-583-0831 or by email for more information.
Online Application