Purpose:

The Zoning Board of Adjustment reviews applications regarding criteria for granting of special exceptions, conditional use permits, or variances. The Board also decides citizen’s appeals of orders, requirements, decisions, or determinations made by Planning & Development Staff. The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears cases given by applicants and decides whether the request should be granted based on the criteria set forth in the Marion Zoning Regulations (Chapter 176). As a quasi-judicial body, decisions of the Board are final. They do not go on to the City Council. Appeals of Board decisions can be appealed only to the District Court within 30 days of the decision.

About the Board:

The Marion Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.

Staff Contact:

David N. Hockett
Principal Planner
Phone:  319-743-6320
Email Dave

Current Members:

MEMBERS	TERM EXPIRES
Todd Pearson	12-31-27
Chuck Kent (Chairperson)	12-31-28
Angela Jordan (Secretary)	12-31-28
Charlie Potter	12-31-26
Carol Golden	12-31-26

 

Agendas and Minutes:

• Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the scheduled meeting with those meeting minutes made available approximately one week following the meeting date.  
• Current agendas, packet information and minutes are available through the meeting portal. 
• To be notified when agendas and minutes are posted, please subscribe through the meeting portal.
• Archived information (prior to April 2021) can be found on the City's calendar. For documents prior to 2018 please contact the Community Development - Planning Division.

Additional Resources:

• Application Deadlines & Meeting Dates
• Fee Schedule
• Chapter 340-11.1 - Zoning Board of Adjustment 
  
• Zoning Board of Adjustment By-Laws