Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals 

The Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals consists of seven regular members and one associate member who are residents of the Village and appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Village Board. Each appointment is for a 5-year term.

The main duties of the Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals are to make recommendations to the Village Board on land use issues pertaining to the Village's Zoning Ordinance, including proposed variations, text amendments, map amendments, conditional use permits and appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator. The Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals typically meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

If you are interested in applying for a future position, please submit a cover letter, resume and a completed application to:
Cary Village Hall
Attn: Mayor Mark Kownick
755 Georgetown Drive,
Cary, IL 60013

Meetings

Board of Zoning, Planning & Appeals

• 7:00 pm 
• Second Thursday of the month, unless otherwise posted
• Village Board Room
  Cary Village Hall
  755 Georgetown Drive
  Cary, Illinois 60013

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings.  Minutes are available following approval.
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Members

The Board of Zoning, Planning, and Appeals (ZPA) is a recommending body comprised of Cary residents, seven regular members and one associate member. Each board member is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Village Board for a term of five years with one board member serving as the chairperson.

Overview

When a resident or developer proposes a project that is not permitted by-right per the Village’s Zoning ordinance, they must petition the Board of Zoning, Planning, and Appeals (ZPA). The ZPA considers applications for conditional use permits, variances, text amendments, map amendments, and appeals. Upon considering an application, the ZPA will forward a recommendation to the Village Board.