The establishment and organization of the Amherst County Board of Zoning Appeals or BZA are established in the Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-2308. The powers and duties of the BZA are also outlined in the Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-2309. The BZA consists of 5 members appointed to 5-year terms. Each member is appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court and receives such compensation as may be authorized by the Board of Supervisors, from time to time, by ordinance or resolution.
The BZA is scheduled to meet on the second Thursday of each month in the Board of Supervisors meeting room at the Amherst County Administration Building.
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NOTE: There may be exceptions to these dates, so please call the Planning/Zoning Department to confirm.
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- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes for April 11, 2019
- Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes for August 8, 2019
- Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes for February 14, 2019
- Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes for January 10, 2019
- Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes for April 12, 2018
- 10/12/2017 BZA Meeting Minutes
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