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 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 in the right column includes the application requirements and review criteria for requests for a variance to a setback requirement.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen McCready | [email protected] | 970-319-1978 | March 2016 - March 2019 |
| David Schafer | [email protected] | 303-219-4795 | March 2018 - March 2020 |
| Jill Lester | [email protected] | 303-875-4150 | March 2016 - March 2021 |
| Michael Hirsch (Chair) | [email protected] | 303-449-3156 | March 2017 - March 2022 |
| Raymond Rudd | [email protected] | 303704-3325 | March 2018 - March 2023 |
2018 Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Dates
| MEETING DATE AND TYPE | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| Jan. 11, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 01.11.18 BOZA Agenda  |
| Feb. 8, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 02.08.18 BOZA Agenda |
| March 8, 2018 - Meeting CANCELED | |
| April 12, 2018 - Meeting CANCELED | |
| May 10, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 05.10.18 BOZA Agenda |
| June 21, 2018 - Regular Meeting RESCHEDULED | 06.21.18 BOZA Agenda |
| July 12, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 07.12.18 BOZA Agenda |
| Aug. 9, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 08.09.18 BOZA Agenda |
| Sept. 13, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 09.13.18 BOZA Agenda |
| Oct. 11, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 10.11.18 BOZA Agenda |
| Nov. 8, 2018 - Regular Meeting LOCATION CHANGE | 11.08.18 BOZA Agenda |
| Dec. 13, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 12.13.18 BOZA Agenda |
2019 Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting Dates
| MEETING DATE AND TYPE | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| Jan. 10, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| Feb. 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| March 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| April 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| May 9, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| June 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| July 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| Aug. 8, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| Sept. 12, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| Oct. 10, 2019 - Regular Meeting LOCATION CHANGE | |
| Nov. 14, 2019 - Regular Meeting | |
| Dec. 12, 2019 - Regular Meeting |