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Middleburg BZA reviews variance standards, hearing procedures ahead of July 1 case
Summary
At its June meeting the Middleburg Board of Zoning Appeals received a refresher on appeals and variance law, hearing procedures, ex parte rules and quorum/vote requirements ahead of a variance hearing set for July 1; the board also approved minutes and elected officers.
The Middleburg Board of Zoning Appeals on June 4 reviewed the statutory tests for appeals and variances, hearing procedures and limits on ex parte communications as it prepares to hear a variance application on July 1.
A refresher from town staff focused on the BZA’s limited, quasi‑judicial role under state law and the multi‑step legal test an applicant must meet to obtain a variance. "It's simply whether my interpretation of that rule or application of that rule, is correct or not," Zoning Administrator Will said, describing appeals of administrative decisions. He added that the zoning administrator’s interpretation is "presumed to be correct" and that an appellant must rebut that presumption.
The refresher explained that a request for a variance has two stages: first, the board must determine whether the request meets the definition of a variance (a…
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