Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ypsilanti Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) consists of 5 Ypsilanti Township residents, who are appointed by the Township Board of Trustees. The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial body with the authority to hear and determine appeals of administrative decisions and variance applications and make interpretations of Zoning Ordinance provisions.

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Meeting Schedule
In 2026, the Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the first Wednesday of every month, except for January, the second Wednesday. Meetings are not held on holidays. The deadline for application submission is approximately 25 days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Special meetings may be held at the request of the applicant. If a special meeting is called, the applicant is required to pay a fee of $1,100.

Work Session 6:00pm
Meeting 6:30pm
Tilden R. Stumbo Civic Center Board Room

Regular Meetings	Application Deadline
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - CANCELLED	Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Wednesday, February 4, 2026	Monday, January 5
Wednesday, March 4, 2026	Monday, February 2
Wednesday, April 1, 2026	Monday, March 2
Wednesday, May 6, 2026	Monday, April 6
Wednesday, June 3, 2026	Monday, May 4
Wednesday, July 1, 2026	Monday, June 1
Wednesday, August 5, 2026	Monday, July 6
Wednesday, September 2, 2026	Monday, August 3
Wednesday, October 7, 2026	Monday, September 7
Wednesday, November 4, 2026	Monday, October 5
Wednesday, December 2, 2026	Monday, November 2

Zoning Board of Appeals Members
Elizabeth El-Assadi, Chair
Ericka Vonyea, Vice Chair
Stan Eldridge
Edward Burnett
David Marshall