Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a quasi-judicial board, made up of five (5) voting members and two (2) alternates who are residents appointed by the City Commission to serve a three (3) year term. A majority of the quorum present is needed to approve a request. The decision of the ZBA is final and any appeal of its decision is made to the Berrien County Trial Court. The ZBA typically meets the third Thursday of the month beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 700 Broad Street.

An example of a dimensional variance can include a “variance from the required 30 foot rear yard to 28 feet to allow an open unclosed porch at the rear of the residence”. Use variances are not permitted (i.e., request for a fast food restaurant in a residential district).

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Staff Contact:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Community Development Director/Zoning Administrator
Address: 700 Broad Street
Phone: (269) 983-1212
Fax: (269) 985-0347

 

Current Members
Zoning Board of Appeals General Information
2017 Meeting Dates and Deadlines
2018 Meeting Dates and Deadlines
Agendas, Packets and Meeting Minutes

 

 

Water Services Joint Operating Board

The Water Services Joint Operating Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Water Treatment Plant at 4:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Housing Commission

The St. Joseph Housing Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of (Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sept., Nov.) at 8:30 a.m. in the Lakeview Terrace High-rise.

Retirement Board

Contact Information:

Recording Secretary: Sara McCallum - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

General Information:

The Retirement Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers. If you have any further questions about this Board please contact the St. Joseph City Staff contact, using the link above.

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Recreational Harbor Authority

Contact Information:

Staff Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Director, West Basin Marina
273 Marina Drive
St. Joseph, Michigan  49085
Phone:  269-983-5432
Fax:  269-983-8795

General Information:

The Recreational Harbor Authority meets April through October, on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m., at the St. Joseph River Yacht Club (128 N Pier St. St. Joseph, MI 49085). Agendas and minutes can be found by clicking http://stjosephcitymi.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx.   If you have any further questions about this Commission, please contact the Manager, using the link above. 

Property Maintenance Board of Appeals

Contact Information:

Staff Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Officer (part of the Building Inspection Department - Cecil Derringer, Chief Building Official 

General Information:

The Property Maintenance Board of Appeals' 2018 Meeting Schedule is available by clicking on it. If you have any further questions about this Commission, please contact the St. Joseph City Staff contact, using the link above.

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission (PC) is made of nine (9) residents appointed by the City Commission to serve a three (3) year term. The PC typically meets the first Thursday of the month beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 700 Broad Street.

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Staff Contact:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Community Development Director/Zoning Administrator
Address: 700 Broad Street
Phone: (269) 983-1212
Fax: (269) 985-0347

 

Current Members
Planning Commission General Information
2017 Meeting Schedule with Deadlines
2018 Meeting Schedule with Deadlines 
Agendas, Packets and Meeting Minutes 

Parks Advisory Board

Contact Information:

Staff Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Deputy Director of Public Works
Phone: (269) 985-0309
Phone: (269) 983-6325 (Riverview Cemetery)
Mailing address: 700 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Physical Address: 1160 Broad Street (for shipments, etc.);

General Information:

The Parks Advisory Board meets the second Thursdsay of every month at 8:00 a.m. If you have any further questions about this Board, please contact the St. Joseph City Staff contact, using the link above.

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Municipal Officers Compensation Commission

The Municipal Officers Compensation commission meets once every two years.

Library Board

The Library Board meets every 4th Tuesday-monthly (no meeting in August and December) at 6:00 p.m. at the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library (500 Market St. St. Joseph, MI 49085) and is composed of 5 City and 4 St. Joseph Township representatives.

Joint Wastewater Treatment Board

The Joint Wastewater Treatment Board meets every 3rd Thursday-monthly at the Joint Wastewater Treatment plant (269 Anchors Way Saint Joseph, MI, 49085)

Construction Board of Appeals

Contact Information:

Staff Contact: Cecil Derringer (Building Inspector)

General Information:

The Construction Board of Appeals/Property Maintenance Board meets when essential. If you have any further questions about this Board please contact the St. Joseph City Staff contact, using the link above.

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Cemetery Board

Contact Information:

Staff Contact: City Clerk's Office
                         (269) 983-6325

General Information:

The Cemetery Board meets the last Thursday in February, April, June, August and October at 9:00 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery. If you have any questions about this Board, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 269-983-6325.

Agenda & Minutes:

To view the agenda and/or minutes from past Cemetery Board meetings, please click here. 

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Contact Information:

Staff Contact: John Hodgson (Community Development Director)

General Information:

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meets the 1st Wednesday of even-numbered months at 4:00 P.M. in the City Manager's Office. If you have any further questions about this Board please contact the St. Joseph City Staff contact, using the link above.

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Board of Review

 

Airport Authority

Contact Information:

City Representatives:  Gretchen Gillmore; Andrew Meyers, Alternate

General Information:

The Airport Authority meets every 3rd Thursday-monthly at the Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (1123 Territorial Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022) at 9:30 a.m. If you have any further questions about this Board please contact the St. Joseph City Staff contact, using the link above.

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Boards & Commissions

Each year, the St. Joseph City Commission appoints citizens who express an interest in serving on the numerous boards, commissions and committees that are so vital in helping shape the future of the City of St. Joseph. 

If you have a willingness to voluntarily serve your Community in this capacity and have a particular interest or knowledge in any of the following areas, you may wish to contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an application to seek an appointment. Questionnaires are also available for those members seeking re-appointment to a City board, commission or committee.

Downtown Development Authority

The St. Joseph DDA or Downtown Development Authority is authorized under Act 197 of 1975 by the state of Michigan and allows the City to create a Downtown Development Authority and to levy taxes to preserve and maintain the downtown area.

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