The Carmel Clay Board of
Zoning Appeals

The Carmel Clay Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) ensures that community development and growth complies with the rules set forth in the Carmel Clay Zoning Ordinance. The BZA was established as part of the Zoning Ordinance.

The BZA is a quasi-judicial body, which means it follows procedures similar to those used in a court of law. The board has jurisdiction over all land subject to the Carmel Clay Zoning Ordinances.

Because the BZA reviews some issues in quasi-judicial terms, state law prohibits board members from discussing these types of issues outside of public hearings to ensure members do not become biased. However, the BZA welcomes and encourages testimony from the public at its regular monthly meetings.