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Board of Zoning Appeals

 
 
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.  
To download an application for a variance, map interpretation, or appeal, click here.
 
NOTE:  There may be exceptions to these dates, so please call the Planning/Zoning Department to confirm.

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153 Washington St, Amherst, VA 24521
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P.O. Box 390, Amherst, VA 24521
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