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Zoning Board of Adjustment
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Membership
Five residents of the city and three alternate members appointed to serve a two-year term.
| Members |
Position |
Term Expiring |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua LaRocca |
Chair |
September 30, 2019 |
| Herbert Schwab |
Vice Chair |
September 30, 2019 |
| Chikeersha Puvvada |
2 Year Term Member |
September 30, 2020 |
| Saleena Jafry |
2 Year Term Member |
September 30, 2020 |
| Karen Lindsay | 2 Year Term Member |
September 30, 2020 |
| Chuck Brown | Alternate Member |
September 30, 2019 |
| Vacant | - |
- |
| Jack Najarian | Alternate Member |
September 30, 2020 |
Establishment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment was established by Ordinance No. 774 and approved by Sugar Land City Council November 5, 1991.
Purpose
To hear appeals from administrative decisions, hear and decide special exceptions and variances, and interpret the intent of the zoning ordinance.
Duties & Responsibilities
The City Charter provides that a zoning board of adjustment is established. The board has the powers and duties as provided by state law and city ordinance to hear and decide appeals from administrative decisions, hear and decide special exceptions and variances, and to interpret the intent of the zoning district ordinance. (Ordinance No. 1178, § 1, 6-15-99).
How to Apply
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