LaGrange County Board of Zoning Appeals

The BZA is considered an administrative board that is quasi-judicial in nature. A quasi-judicial entity operates more like a court than a legislative body and uses many standards and procedures like the courts. BZA decisions are required by state law to be guided by specific criteria, and made based upon the facts, not opinions. The primary role of the board of zoning appeals is to rule on the application of the existing zoning laws as opposed to passing new laws, and therefore it is considered an administrative body.

The BZA’s duties fall into three categories:

  1. Granting of variances: Developmental standards variances; and Variances of use.
  2. Granting conditional uses; and
  3. Appeals from administrative decisions.

There are three BZA Boards:

  • County BZA
  • Topeka/Wolcottville BZA
  • Town of LaGrange BZA

The county Board of Zoning Appeals meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Members include:

  • Nicholas Wilson (President)
  • Jerry Raber (Vice President)
  • Lynn Bowen
  • Tyler Young
  • David Herschberger

Member                                  Appointed by                                     Term

Nicholas Wilson                       Citizen by Commissioner                     01/01/2023-12/31/2026

Jerry Raber                               Citizen by Commissioner                     01/01/2024-12/31/2026

Lynn Bowen                             Plan Commission Member                  01/01/2025-12/31/2028

Tyler Young                              From CPC by Commissioners              01/01/2024-12/31/2027

David Herschberger                Citizen by Council                                 01/01/2025-12/31/2028

Live transmission and archived copies of live transmissions can be found at:

https://www.youtube.com/@LaGrangeCountyIN