Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Olmsted County Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) consists of five members, with one member also being a member of the Planning Advisory Commission, has the authority to grant variances to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance under certain conditions. The board is also responsible for hearing and deciding any appeals from a decision or interpretation of the zoning administrator with regards to the enforcement of the zoning ordinance. Regular meetings of the ZBA are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 2122 Campus Dr SE in Conference Room A.
Meeting Dates and Deadlines
Regularly scheduled meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at 2122 Campus Drive SE in Conference Room A.
| Meeting Date | Location | Deadline to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2025 | Council/Board Chambers |
12/11/2024 |
| 2/13/2025 | Council/Board Chambers | 1/15/2025 |
| 3/13/2025 | Council/Board Chambers | 2/12/2025 |
| 4/10/2025 | Council/Board Chambers | 3/12/2025 |
| 5/8/2025 | Council/Board Chambers | 4/9/2025 |
| 6/12/2025 | 2122 Campus Dr SE | 5/14/2025 |
| 7/10/2025 | 2122 Campus Dr SE | 6/11/2025 |
| 8/14/2025 | 2122 Campus Dr SE | 7/16/2025 |
| 9/11/2025 | 2122 Campus Dr SE | 8/13/2025 |
| 10/9/2025 | 2122 Campus Dr SE | 9/10/2025 |
| 11/13/2025 | 2122 Campus Dr SE | 10/15/2025 |
| 12/11/2025 | 2122 Campus Dr SE | 11/10/2025 |
Board Members
The Olmsted County Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of five (5) members with one (1) member also being a member of the Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission.
- Vacancy (set to serve through 2027)
- Vitaly Herasevich
- Wade Dugstad
- Dilon Mason
- Tony Joseph, PAC Representative
If you are interested in serving on this Board, please contact County Administration at 507-328-6001 to apply. Further information on board vacancies is located on the volunteer opportunities page.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is established in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 394.27 and as hereafter amended. The Board consists of five members, appointed by the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners. The Ordinance requires that at least one member shall be a member of the Planning Advisory Commission and one member shall be a member of a Township Board.
The Board of Adjustment has the authority to grant variances to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance under certain conditions. The Board is also responsible for hearing and deciding any appeals from a decision or interpretation of the Zoning Administrator with regards to the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall act upon all questions as they may arise in the administration of the Olmsted County Zoning Ordinance; and it shall hear and decide appeals from, and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with enforcing the zoning ordinance.
Contact the Olmsted County Planning Department at 507-328-7100 with questions.