Board of Zoning Appeals
ABOUT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BoZA)
Since the adoption of the current zoning ordinance in June 1980, Winchester has maintained a Board of Zoning Appeals. In Tennessee, boards of zoning appeals are empowered to hear and decide appeals of staff actions and interpretations, hear and decide requests for special exceptions, and authorize variances from zoning regulations when complying with the regulations would result in exceptional practical difficulties or undue hardship to a property owner. The Board of Zoning Appeals regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the City Annex.
MEMBERSHIP
Presently, the Board of Zoning Appeals consists of six (6) members. The board's makeup is such that there are five (5) city residents and one (1) representative from the city’s reserved planning region. Of the five (5) resident, three are residents at large, while two are representatives of the City Council.
Members:
Mayor Terry Harrell
Councilman Michal Sisk
Chairman Donnie Worley
Commissioner Kay Caldwell
Commissioner Richard Bagby
Secretary Warren Christiansen
*Note: Any unsigned Board of Zoning Appeal Minutes is not a legal document*
Month | Application Deadline | Scheduled Meeting |
| Monday | Monday |
January | *January 10, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | *January 24, 2022 – 5:00 P.M. |
February | *February 14, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | *February 28, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
March | March 7, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | March 16, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
April | April 4, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | April 18, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
May | May 2, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | May 16, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
June | June 6, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | June 20, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
July | (Tuesday) July 5, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | July 18, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
August | August 1, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | August 15, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
September | *September 6, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | September 19, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
October | October 3, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | October 17, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
November | November 7, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | November 21, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
December | December 5, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. | December 19, 2022 – 4:00 P.M. |
Board of Zoning Appeals | Fee |
Administrative Review | $50 |
Use Permitted as Special Exception | $50 |
Variance | $50 |
Planned Development | $50 + Prelim & Final Sub Plat Fee |
Bond Release Fee | $50 |
Special Called Meeting | $150 |
Board Members
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Pat Sanders | Community Coordinator |