What Is the Zoning Board of Appeals?
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is composed of 7 residents and two alternates, appointed to a 3-year term. Meetings are held, as needed, on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 PM at the City Hall, 3338 Coolidge. ZBA meetings are televised live on Berkley's government access channel, WBRK (available for WOW and Comcast customers).
The ZBA hears the following types of cases:
- Zoning Variances, both use and nonuse variance requests
- Zoning Appeals as described under the zoning ordinance
- Interpretation of use
Zoning Board of Appeals Handbook published by the Michigan Municipal League.
Who we are:
Questions or comments for the board can be directed to zba@berkleymich.net or 248-658-3320.
Joseph V. Krug
Term Expires July 2025
Sue McAlpine (Vice-Chair)
Term Expires July 2026
Erick McDonald
Term Expires July 2024
Joann Serr
Term Expires July 2025
Kevin Wilner
Term Expires July 2026
Steve Allen (Alternate)
Term Expires July 2025
Andrew Creal (Alternate)
Term Expires July 2024
When Can You Attend a Meeting?
The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 PM at City Hall, 3338 Coolidge.
ATTN Businesses, Residents, and Community Members:
If you would like to submit an agenda item for the Planning Commission meeting, the submission deadline is Friday 5 WEEKS BEFORE the meeting.
Meeting Time:
7pm
| 2023 Meeting Dates | Submission Deadline |
| January 10 - (Delayed for City Council) | December 9, 2022 |
| February 13 | January 13 |
| March 13 | February 10 |
| April 10 | March 10 |
| May 8 | April 6 |
| June 12 | May 12 |
| July 10 | June 9 |
| August 15 - (Delayed for City Council) | July 14 |
| September 11 | August 11 |
| October 9 | September 8 |
| November 13 | October 13 |
| December 11 | November 10 |
Location:
City Hall, 3338 Coolidge Hwy
Any property or business owner who wishes to modify existing property in a way that is not addressed in the zoning ordinance, can apply for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are televised live** on Berkley's government access channel, WBRK (available for WOW and Comcast customers).
**Work sessions & Joint Meetings are not recorded or televised.
If a meeting is currently in session, it will be streamed live below.
Accessibility
The City of Berkley will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities. For more information on this, or to request auxiliary aids or services, contact the city in writing or by phone at:
City Clerk's Office
Berkley City Hall
3338 Coolidge Hwy.
Berkley, MI 48072
248.658.3310
Meeting Agendas
& Minutes
Below you will find agendas and minutes for the Tree Board meetings from February 2019-present. If you are looking for an agenda or minutes from a specific meeting not listed below, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 248.658.3310.
Tree Board meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month in the 2nd Floor Public Safety Conference Room, 2395 Twelve Mile Road
All meetings are open to the public, but are not recorded or televised live on WBRK
2023
January 10 - CANCELLED
February 13 - CANCELLED
May 8 - CANCELLED
September 11