Provide Court Reporting and Transcription Services for the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) conducts investigations and public hearings to determine whether variances, exceptions, or modifications of approved regulated uses of land will be in the best interest of the public and that the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance is upheld. Appeals of BZA are made at the Circuit Court level and are not subject to review or modification by the local legislative or administrative bodies. The Board has certain discretionary powers in making its decision to comply with the powers granted to it by the local zoning ordinance and State Enabling Act. Court reporting services are required by state law and are for the best interest of the public, city offices and department to uphold the zoning ordinance.
