City

Board of Adjustment

Dennis Carter – Term Expires: 6/30/2030

Brian Anderson – Term Expires: 6/30/2028

David Lyons – Term Expires: 6/30/2026

VACANT – Term Expires: 06/30/2029

VACANT – Term Expires: 06/30/2029

Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is a board required by Iowa Code. This board includes five members appointed to five-year terms. No more than two of the five members may also be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A majority of the members shall be representatives of the public at large and shall not be involved in the business of purchasing or selling real estate.
The duties of the Board are spelled out in Chapter 165.25 of the Van Meter Code of Ordinances, as well as the Iowa Code. This group is the group that hears appeals related to the denial of permits or interpretations issued by the Zoning Administrator. This group also hears requests for variances from the zoning regulations as well as requests for special uses including home occupation special use permits. The Board of Adjustment meets on an as needed basis.


Please visit Board of Adjustment Meetings for meeting information including agendas, packets & minutes. 

Please direct inquires to boa@vanmeteria.gov. 

To submit a request to be heard by the Board of Appeals, please complete the application below and return to boa@vanmeteria.gov. There is a $15.00 application fee. The Board of Adjustment must schedule the hearing within 60 days of receipt of the application & fee and give appropriate public notice prior to the hearing.

If you are interested in applying for appointment to the Board of Adjustment, please complete this application.