The Culpeper County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) was established pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 22, Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia. The BZA consists of 5 members appointed by the Board of Supervisors
Purpose and Duties
The BZA’s powers, duties and procedures are set forth in board terms in the State Code and are further detailed in the Culpeper County Zoning Ordinance. Such powers and duties include:
- Hearing and deciding appeals of administrative decision made pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance.
- Hearing and deciding upon applications for special permits and variances as authorized by the Zoning Ordinance
- Hearing and deciding on applications for interpretation of the Zoning Map where there is uncertainty as to the location of a zoning district.
Length of Term
The members serve a term of five years.
Meeting Time and Place
Regular meetings of the Board are held on the third Thursday of each month. When the meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the following Thursday unless otherwise designated by the Chairman.
Staff Coordinators
County: Morgan Green, Planning Assistant
Town: Sandy Puryear, Planning & Zoning Assistant