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Zoning Board of Appeals
Meetings
- First and third Wednesdays of each month
- 7:30 p.m.
Village Hall
5127 Oakton Street
Village Council Chambers
Skokie, IL 60077
5127 Oakton Street
Village Council Chambers
Skokie, IL 60077
Agendas and Results
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.View Agendas and Results
Members
- Brian O'Donnell, Chair
- Richard Perlin, Vice-Chair
- Sean Arden
- Elaine Jacobson
- Sharon Roos Kirkpatrick
- Vijai Gupta
- Israel Pollack
- David Solovy
- Nick Werth
Liaisons
- Ralph Klein, Trustee
- Pramod Shah, Village Clerk
- Tyler Kobylski, Assistant Corporation Counsel
- Brian Augustine
Zoning Board of Appeals Vacancies: 0
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Purpose and Duties
The Zoning Board of Appeals is charged with hearing requests that do not meet certain Zoning and Sign Chapter requirements. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews variation requests. Variations include the location and size of:- Accessory Buildings and Structures
- Commercial Vehicle Parking
- Floor Area Ratios
- Lot Coverage by Buildings or Impermeable Surfaces
- Off-Street Parking
- Signs
- Substandard Lots
- Yard Requirements
Legal and Community Development Departments
The Legal and Community Development Departments provide staff advisors, and the Zoning Administrator serves as an ex-officio Commission member. The Zoning Board of Appeals is a final hearing body, with only specific types of appeals requiring Village Board action. There are nine members on the Zoning Board of Appeals, each serving a four-year term.