Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA)
Members of the public may contact the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA) via email at [email protected]. If you are emailing comments related to a project being reviewed by the board, please provide such comments by the end of the business day on the Tuesday before the meeting.
The BOZA Application can be accessed here 
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The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA) hears appeals from developers, architects and builders whose building permit applications have been denied. BOZA may modify the application of specific zoning requirements and hear appeals to decisions made by the zoning administrator.
The BOZA typically meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please scroll down to view the upcoming meeting dates.
- Board Secretary - Cindy Spence at 303-441-4464
- Staff Liaisons - Brian Holmes and Robbie Wyler at 303-441-1880
The BOZA Variance Application includes the application requirements and review criteria for requests for a variance to a setback requirement. The application can be found in the Applications & Forms Database.
The BOZA consists of five members appointed by City Council, each to five-year terms. Board members must be properly experienced and trained to make qualified decisions about matters relating to building construction.
Board of Zoning Adjustment Members
| Name | Phone | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Schafer | [email protected] | 303-219-4795 | March 2018 - March 2020 |
| Jill Lester | [email protected] | 303-875-4150 | March 2016 - March 2021 |
| Michael Hirsch | [email protected] | 303-449-3156 | March 2017 - March 2022 |
| Raymond Rudd (Chair) | [email protected] | 303704-3325 | March 2018 - March 2023 |
| Cherie Goff (Vice Chair) | [email protected] | 303-444-8488 | March 2019 - March 2024 |
2019 Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Dates
| MEETING DATE AND TYPE | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| Jan. 10, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 01.10.2019 BOZA Agenda |
| Feb. 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 02.14.2019 BOZA Agenda |
| March 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 03.14.2019 BOZA Agenda |
| March 14, 2019 - Board Dinner for Departing Members | The Med at 7:00 p.m. |
| April 11, 2019 - BOZA Meeting CANCELED | |
| April 11, 2019 - BOBA (Board of Building Appeals) Meeting | 04.11.2019 BOBA Agenda |
| May 9, 2019 - BOBA (Board of Building Appeals) Meeting | 05.09.2019 BOBA Agenda |
| June 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 06.13.2019 BOZA Agenda |
| July 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 07.11.2019 BOZA Agenda |
| Aug. 8, 2019 - Meeting CANCELED | |
| Aug. 20, 2019 - Retreat | 08.20.2019 BOZA Retreat Agenda |
| Sept. 12, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 09.12.2019 BOZA Agenda |
| Oct. 10, 2019 - Meeting CANCELED | |
| Nov. 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 11.14.2019 BOZA Agenda |
| Dec. 12, 2019 - Regular Meeting | 12.12.2019 BOZA Agenda |