Board of Zoning Appeals

Meetings

  • 6 pm
  • 4th Tuesday of every month
  • Norman E. Yoder Council Chambers

    206 E Ninth Street
    Auburn, IN 46706

Agendas & Minutes

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

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

Mayoral Appointments (Member 1)

Sarah Payne, (D) Member

Term 09/23/2024 to 12/31/2026

 

Mayoral Appointments (Member 2)

David Schlemmer, (R) Vice-Chairman

Term 01/07/2025 to 12/31/2028

 

Mayoral Appointments (Member 3)

Logan Zuber (D), Secretary

Term 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027

City Council Appointment (Member 4)

Peter Kempf (R), Chairman 

Term 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027

 

Plan Commission Appointment/ETJ Member (Member 5)

Christopher Lamm (R) 

Term 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2027)

 

Alternate for Zuber (Plan Commission appointed to BZA by Mayor) Joseph Schultis

Term 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2026)

Staff

  • Zach Lightner, City Attorney
  • Eugene Bosworth, Assistant City Attorney
  • James Cadoret, City Planner
  • Ryan Shambaugh, Administrator

Board Description

The Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals from individuals requesting exceptions or variations for city ordinances in regard to land use and building requirements, or from individuals questioning the appropriateness of orders made by city officials. Each appeal is heard and decided on its own merit.

Documents

  1. 2026 Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines (PDF)
  2. Appeal Application Kit (PDF)
  3. Auburn Plan Commission, BZA Fee Schedule (PDF)
  4. Official Zoning Map (Updated 6/20) (PDF)
  5. Overlay Districts (PDF)
  6. Ownership Affidavit Form (PDF)
  7. Special Exception Application Kit (PDF)
  8. Variance of Development Standard Application Kit (PDF)
  9. Variance of Use Application Kit (PDF)