Members

Board of Zoning Appeals Members

The Clearcreek Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is composed of five full members and two alternate members. Members must be residents of the unincorporated area of the township. The Clearcreek Township Board of Trustees appoints members. Full members are appointed for a term of five years. Alternate members are appointed for a term up to two years. Appointments to the BZA occur during the month of November, during which time one full member and one alternate member will be appointed or re-appointed.

Interested in serving as a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Member?

Great! Please prepare a letter of interest (tell us about yourself, what you bring to the appointment, what you hope to do or learn during the appointment).  Send the letter of interest to Jeff Palmer, Director of Planning & Zoning (jpalmer@clearcreektownwship.com) for initial review for completeness. Based upon current vacancies and yearly appointment cycles Mr. Palmer will forward the letter to the Board of Trustees for consideration. Mr. Palmer will follow up with you regarding any future steps in the process and/or the outcome of your request for consideration.

The following are required minimums for consideration: 1. You must be at least 18 years old. 2. You must be a current resident of unincorporated Clearcreek Township. 

The following minimums have helped lead to Member success in providing this vital role for the Township: 1. Willingness to attend regularly scheduled meetings (Monthly as needed Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. Typically 1-2 hours in duration). 2. Willingness to completely review orientation packet. 3. Willingness to attend on-going training opportunities. 4. Willingness to put in necessary time prior to each public meeting to review provided materials and conduct a site visit. 5. Willingness to ask questions during a public hearing. 6. Willingness to discuss your thoughts on the request in a public meeting. 7. Willingness to work as a team. 

Still have questions….1. Review the material found within this website regarding the Board of Zoning Appeals. 2. Contact Jeff Palmer by email: jpalmer@clearcreektownship.com or phone: 937-748-1267. 3. Attend a future meeting to see firsthand how the meeting process works and what this appointment is about. This is also a good time to engage a BZA Member about their experiences as you consider pursuing this appointment.

Full Members

Alternate Members