Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Lawrence Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a 5-member board responsible for hearing and deciding requests for relief from the Township’s zoning ordinance.

This board provides a fair and legal method for property owners or their representatives to request exceptions when strict enforcement of zoning regulations would cause practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship.

Responsibilities

The ZBA has the authority to:

• Hear appeals from zoning decisions made by the Zoning Administrator or Building Department

• Grant dimensional variances (such as setback or height modifications)

• Consider use variances, when applicable under local ordinance

• Interpret zoning ordinance language when ambiguities arise

Meeting Schedule

The ZBA meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, as needed, based on submitted applications.

Meetings are held at:

 

Lawrence Township Hall
411 N Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064

Current Members

• Sal Campagna, Chair

• Bob Thomas

• Tom Reynnells

• Floyd Fisher

• Chuck Carpp

(Please contact the Township Clerk for term expiration dates or appointment info.)

Applications & Forms

All variance requests must be submitted in advance for consideration. Applications must include a completed form, site plan, and any supporting documentation.

Questions?

For assistance with ZBA applications or to confirm a meeting date, please contact:

Zoning & Building Administration
SAFEbuilt – Zoning Department
zoning@lawrence-township.org
(269) 674-4255 ext. 101