Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is a seven member Board that was established by Chapter 138, Section 138-106 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Rochester Hills.

The Zoning Board of Appeals has the authority to entertain applications, hold Public Hearings, grant permits, and do all other acts authorized by Public Act 207 of 1921, as amended, and by City Ordinance. 

Click here to view a copy of the City's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 138).  

The Zoning Board of Appeals shall constitute the Sign Board of Appeals for the purpose of interpreting and carrying out the provisions of Chapter 134, the City's Sign Ordinance.

Click here to view a copy of the City's Sign Ordinance (Chapter 134). 

Please Note:    Ordinance Amendments adopted by City Council within the past six months
                       can be found in the Reference Desk section of our website.

Meeting Information:

The Zoning Board of Appeals is regularly scheduled to meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 PM, except the Board will not meet on the fourth Monday in May or on the fourth Monday in December.  The meetings are held in the auditorium located on the lower level of the City Municipal Offices, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive. 

Click here to visit the Reference Desk section of our website to view Meeting Agendas, Synopses and Minutes. 

Application Information:

Applications for the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Sign Board of Appeals may be obtained through the Planning & Development Department. 

Contact Information:

The Zoning Board of Appeals may be contacted through the Planning & Development Department at (248) 656-4660 or email.

Click here to visit the Our Government section of our website to view of list of the current Board Members. 

(This site is in the process of being updated.  Additional information will be available shortly - please check back)