Zoning Board of Adjustment

Meetings


Regular Meeting


  • 6 p.m.
  • 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Kaufman City Council Chambers, located at 209 S. Washington Street in Kaufman

Work Sessions


  • When necessary
  • 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Kaufman City Council Chambers, located at 209 S. Washington Street in Kaufman

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of five members and two alternatives.
Member Term Ending
John Elzner, Chairman
 September 2022
Kathy Burt
 September 2023
David Hunt September 2022
Jimmy Reed
 September 2023
Clayton Kelley
 September 2023
Patrick Thorpe September 2023

Board of Adjustment


A judicial board, this body is charged with making decisions regarding variances to city ordinances. The Board of Adjustment shall be composed of members who are resident citizens, taxpayers and qualified voters of the City of Kaufman.

The board is a quasi-judicial board that decides the special needs of our citizens that conflict with the zoning laws of the City.

Purpose

The purpose of the Board of Adjustment (ZBA) is to protect the community from unsafe buildings and substandard housing. They hear all appeals to the Building Official's decisions.