Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
About The Position
The Bethlehem Town Board is seeking candidates to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA decides appeals associated with use variances, area variances, and decisions made by the Town Building Division. The board has authority to grant relief from applicable provisions of the Zoning Law, including requirements related to building heights, setbacks, and land uses. Members attend meetings, review documents in advance, and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people. The ZBA meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Annual compensation for ZBA members in 2026 was $7,500. Bethlehem residents interested in serving should submit a resume and brief cover letter to Stacy Agosta in the Supervisor’s Office at [email protected]. Applications should address pertinent professional or personal experience and state that serving on the ZBA will not result in professional conflicts of interest. Applications are due by November 15, 2026.
Requirements
- Must be a Bethlehem resident.
- Must be able to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Application must state that serving on the ZBA will not result in any professional conflicts of interest.
Responsibilities
- Decide appeals associated with use variances, area variances, and decisions made by the Town Building Division.
- Exercise authority to grant relief from applicable Zoning Law provisions, including those concerning building heights, setbacks, and land uses.
- Attend ZBA meetings.
- Review documents in advance of meetings.
- Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people.
Benefits
- Annual compensation of $7,500 in 2026.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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