Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is five-member board of White Lake residents appointed by the Township Supervisor, including one liaison member from the Planning Commission. The members serve three-year terms. The general responsibilities of the ZBA include:

• Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance.
• Hear appeals of decisions made by an administrative official or body due to error, inconsistent application of regulatory requirements, or some other alleged injustice.
• Determination of requirements for a use not specifically listed in the Zoning Ordinance or appeal of interpretations by an administrative official or body.
• Hear appeals for a variance from a Zoning Ordinance provision due to a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship associated with a unique property.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (except when in conflict with holidays) in the Township Hall Assembly room. The Application deadline for new Zoning Board of Appeals cases is the fourth Thursday of each month.