Zoning Board of Appeals


Zoning Board Contact
Jeff Mais, Zoning & Codes Administrator(269) 329-4476Maisj@portagemi.gov

Overview

The ZBA is authorized by Michigan statute and helps ensure that the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance are met, public safety is secured, and substantial justice is done. All meetings are open to the public and public notices are completed prior to a public hearing. The powers and jurisdiction of the ZBA are specified in the City of Portage Zoning Ordinance (Section 42-620 to 42-623) and include the granting of variances, interpretations, temporary uses, and other appeals as authorized in the ordinance.

Members

There are seven members and two alternate members on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).


Zoning Board Members
Jay Eichstaedt, ChairMichael Reedy
Ken Seybold
Linda Fry, Secretary
David BergherWinifred Kurtz
Michael StempiharLena Jomaa
Aimee Potts
Jeff Mais, Zoning & Codes Administrator, Ex OfficioBiqi Zhao, Deputy Director of Planning and ZoningJohn Sloan

Meetings

 Zoning Board of Appeals agendas will be posted the Monday before each Monday meeting. Minutes will be posted once approved by the board.

  • 7 PM
  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • City Hall
    7900 South Westnedge Avenue
    Portage, MI 49002

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View  Agendas and Minutes

Channel Lineup & Programming

Welcome to Portage Cable Access TV (PCATV) - your source for government generated programming. PCATV provides live and rebroadcast coverage of City Council, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings and original programming related to city departments, events and services.  

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