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. The board will meet either in the City Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway or hold the meeting Virtually. The dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please scroll down to view the upcoming meeting dates.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment's Next meeting will be on August 13th,
and it will be held virtually.
The link will be posted 24hrs prior to the meeting.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE UPCOMING MEETING DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
- 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 | Term |
|---|---|
| Jill Lester | March 2016 - March 2021 |
| Michael Hirsch | March 2017 - March 2022 |
| Raymond Rudd (Chair) | March 2018 - March 2023 |
| Cherie Goff (Vice Chair) | March 2019 - March 2024 |
| Elizabeth Prentiss | March 2020 - March 2025 |
Agenda & Packet for the Next BOZA Meeting
A link to the webpage where the agenda and meeting packet may be found is in the right sidebar for computers and below for mobile devices and tablets. Or click on Agenda & Packet for Next BOZA Meeting. Packets are posted the Friday prior to each meeting.
For more information please call the Board Secretary, Cindy Spence at 303-441-1880, or Board packets can be made available at the Planning Department reception area, located at 1739 Broadway, third floor.
It is the City of Boulder's practice to provide more notice than is required by law whenever possible. However, this practice shall not be used to invalidate any action taken with the minimum notice required by state law.
2020 Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Dates
| MEETING DATE AND TYPE | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| Jan. 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE) | 01.09.2020 BOZA Agenda |
| Feb. 13, 2020 - Regular Meeting | 02.13.2020 BOZA Agenda |
| Mar. 12, 2020 - Regular Meeting | 03.12.2020 BOZA Agenda |
| Apr. 9, 2020 - Meeting CANCELED | |
| May 14, 2020 - VIRTUAL MEETING | 05.14.2020 BOZA Agenda |
| June 11, 2020 - Meeting CANCELED | |
| July 9, 2020 - Meeting CANCELED | |
| Aug. 13, 2020 - VIRTUAL MEETING | 08.13.2020 BOZA Agenda |
| Sept. 10, 2020 - VIRTUAL MEETING | |
| Oct. 8, 2020 - VIRTUAL MEETING | |
| Nov. 12, 2020 - VIRTUAL MEETING | |
| Dec. 10, 2020 - VIRTUAL MEETING |