A subset of Planning Commissioners are appointed to serve of the Board of Zoning Appeals by the Mayor of Nappanee, subject to confirmation by the Nappanee City Council.

The purpose of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to receive, hear, and decide appeals to official decisions pertaining to zoning and development requirements, and to consider applications for variances. They meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. 

If you wish to attend a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, please contact a representative at City Hall to confirm that a meeting will be held. There are instances where there are no appeals and meetings do not take place.

Current members include: 

• Austin Yoder
• Randall Mast
• John Personett
• Wade Snider
• Matt Hostetter

The staff liaison is the City Planner, who serves as secretary for the Board of Zoning Appeals, 574-773-2112.