Board of Zoning Adjustment

**Total public members**: 3 **Method of Appointmen**t: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council **Length of Appointment:** 3 years **Residency:** Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards **Paid board:** Yes **Description:** The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) is an independent, quasi-judicial body. It is empowered to grant relief from the strict application of the Zoning Regulations (variances), approve certain uses of land (special exceptions), and hear appeals of actions taken by the Zoning Administrator at DCRA. **Commission membership:** The board consists of 5 members, including: 3 appointed by the Mayor who have interest and experience in economic development and/or zoning;1 designee from the National Capital Planning Commission; 1 designee from the District of Columbia Zoning Commission **Qualification:** District of Columbia resident for at least 3 years immediately preceding his/her appointment with interest and experience in economic development and/or zoning, and at least 1 of the Mayoral appointments must own their own home.