Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals consists of three members appointed by the Commissioners of St. Michaels for a term of three years.

The duties and powers of the Board of Zoning Appeals are defined in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 66B, § 4.07 § and 4.08, and in zoning regulations Chapter 340, Zoning, Article IX, Board of Zoning Appeals Powers and Duties, of this Code.

Board of Appeals Rules of Procedure

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., and on an as-needed basis. Copies of the Agenda can be obtained by contacting 410-745-9535, ext. 116

Unless notice is given of an alternative venue, all meetings will be held at the Boy Scout Cabin, located at 407 St. Mary’s Square.

2024 Board of Zoning Appeals Schedule

January 16, 2024 
February 20, 2024 
March 19, 2024
April 16, 2024 
May 21, 2024
June 18, 2024 
July 16, 2024 
August 20, 2024 
September 17, 2024 
October 15, 2024 
November 19, 2024
December 17, 2024 

To view/print the 2024 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedule, CLICK HERE.

Members Term Ending
William Harvey, Chairman 12/31/2026
Jim Tapp 12/31/2024
Charles Gordon 12/31/2025
Maurice S. Nelson – Alternate Open-ended
Mark Berman – Alternate Open-ended
   

DRAFT Upcoming Agendas
None at this time

The following is a list of minutes for past Board of Zoning Appeals meetings occurring in St. Michaels. AUDIO minutes are posted shortly after the meeting. Approved minutes are posted when approved at the subsequent meeting.

5-21-24 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 5-21-24 Audio
3-19-24 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 3-19-24 Audio
2-20-24 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 2-20-24 Audio
11-21-23 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 11-21-23 Audio
3-28-23 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 3-28-23 Audio
2-21-23 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 2-21-23 Audio
12-12-22 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 12-12-22 Audio
11-14-22 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 11-14-22 Audio; 11-14-22 Approved minutes
10-17-22 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 10-17-22 Audio; 10-17-22 See minutes for 11-14-22
6-13-22 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 6-13-22 Audio; 6-13-22 Approved minutes
2-14-22 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 2-14-22 Audio
1-10-22 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 1-10-22 Audio
12-13-21 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 12-13-21 Audio; 12-13-21 Approved minutes
8-9-21 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 8-9-21 Audio; 8-9-19 Approved minutes
6-14-21 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 6-14-21 Approved minutes
1-11-21 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 1-11-21 Approved minutes
11-17-20 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 11-17-20 Approved minutes
8-10-20 Video – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; Approved Minutes 8-10-20 Pending
1-16-20 (Continuation of 1-13-20 Meeting) Audio – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 1-16-20 Approved minutes
1-13-20 Audio – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting (continued on 1-16-20)
12-9-19 Audio – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting; 12-9-19 Approved minutes

Approved minutes from previous meetings:
7-8-19
4-8-19
2-11-19
1-14-19
12-10-18, Opinion Decision
12-10-18
11-20-18
10-9 and 10-12-18