Zoning Board of Adjustment

Meetings

Regular Meeting

  • 6:00 p.m.
  • 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Kaufman City Council Chambers, located at 209 S. Washington Street in Kaufman

Work Sessions

  • When necessary
  • 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Kaufman City Council Chambers, located at 209 S. Washington Street in Kaufman

Agendas & Minutes

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

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Zoning Board of Adjustment consists of five members and two alternatives.

Member Term Ending
John Elzner, Chairman
 September 2026
Jimmy Reed, Vice-Chairman
 September 2026
Kathy Burt
 September 2027
Clayton Kelley
 September 2027
Patrick Thorpe September 2027

Board of Adjustment

A judicial board, this body is charged with making decisions regarding variances to city ordinances. The Board of Adjustment shall be composed of members who are resident citizens, taxpayers, and qualified voters of the City of Kaufman.

The board is a quasi-judicial board that decides the special needs of our citizens that conflict with the zoning laws of the City.

Purpose

The purpose of the Board of Adjustment (BOA) is to protect the community from unsafe buildings and substandard housing. They hear all appeals to the Building Official's decisions.