Definition: A local body authorized by the governing ordinance to decide specified zoning matters, commonly including variance requests and certain administrative appeals.
Example
An owner applies to the designated board for a setback variance under the ordinance's criteria.
Keep the distinction clear
The board's authority comes from the applicable law and ordinance. It does not have unlimited power to disregard the zoning code or enact any requested rezoning.
Related terms
Variance (Zoning) · Special Exception (Special Use) · Zoning Ordinance
Keep studying
References: FREC Course II syllabus, Session 16
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