Zoning Board of Appeals


Overview 

The Schenectady Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is a seven member citizen board appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The Board of Zoning Appeals is granted two appellate functions: the review of applications for use and area variances, and the power to render interpretations of the zoning regulations. The BZA has the authority to review the following:

  • Area Variances: requests for dimensional relief from existing regulations relating to building setbacks, building heights, etc.
  • Use Variances: requests for relief from existing regulations to allow for uses not permitted by current zoning.
  • Interpretations: requests for interpretation of the regulations in the zoning ordinance made by the City’s Zoning / Code Officer.

(BZA) Members

  • James Gleason, Chair
  • David Connelly, Vice Chair
  • Fred Clark
  • Mary D'Alessandro-Gilmore
  • Brendan Keller
  • Helene Lester
  • Mary Zawacki


City Staff

Map

  1. Zoning Map Adopted 2008.pdf

  Resources

  1. Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Schedule 2023.pdf
  2. Area Variance Application.pdf
  3. Use Variance Application.pdf
  4. Commission Fee Schedule.PDF
  5. Short Environmental Assessment Form
  6. Zoning Ordinance Adopted March 24 2008 (PDF)
  7. Board of Zoning Appeals Guideline.pdf
  8. Owner Consent Form.pdf
  9. Zoning Interpretation Application .pdf
  10. Zoning Compliance Request Form.pdf