Term of Office:
4 years
Membership:
Nine members appointed by Town Council. Members must reside within the Batesburg-Leesville Town limits.
Responsibilities:
- Hear appeals and grant variances to the Zoning Ordinance.
- The Board rules on three types of appeals: Administrative Review, Special Exceptions and Requests for Variances.
- Have a general understanding of the Zoning Code.
- Observe attendance requirements.
- Appeals of the Board are handled by a court of record within 30 days of a decision.
- Must attend state-mandated six-hour orientation training within one year of appointment and attend at least three hours of continuing education each year.
Meeting Schedule:
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, as needed. There is usually one to two cases on each agenda and meetings last for approximately 30 minutes.