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NEW PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE TO OPEN MONDAY

Thursday, February 21, 2019

The new office will be located at 524 E. Jackson St. across from the Water Tower Park along S. Ninth Street. The Goshen Parks & Recreation Department offices will now be located at 524 E. Jackson St., across from the Water Tower Park as of Monday, February 25. Parking is available across... more

GOSHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The Goshen Economic Development Commission ("Commission") will hold a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. on March 12, 2019, in the City Court Room/ Council Chambers at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana, regarding the issuance and funding of its Taxable Economic... more

CRC SEEKING DIALOGUE FACILITATOR

Monday, February 18, 2019

The Community Relations Commission and Goshen Community Schools are looking for a dialogue facilitator who can help coordinate a series of meetings or events that bring diverse groups of people together to have conversations and share food. Read the full request for proposals here. Those interested... more

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Board of Public Works & Safety & Stormwater

Monday, February 25, 2019, 2:00pm

Shade Tree Board meeting

Monday, February 25, 2019, 7:00pm

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning & Zoning Administrator: Rhonda Yoder
Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator:  Rossa Deegan
Administrative Assistant:  Lori Lipscomb

The Planning Department creates zone districts to promote orderly development and preserve property values. A zone classification establishes what uses are permitted on a specific tract of land. Goshen has several different zoning classifications. Check with the Planning Department for the zoning classification of your property.

Members of the board appointed by the Mayor and City Council, (two each), serve 1-year terms, while a member appointed by the Plan Commission serves a 4-year term. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. unless specified otherwise. 

Members of the BZA:

Richard Aguirre, Secretary
Appointed by Mayor
Term: 1/1/16 to 12/31/19
Member since 12/16

Brad Hunsberger 
Appointed by Mayor
Term: 1/1/16 to 12/31/19
Member since 3/17

Scott McKee
Appointed by the City Council
Term: 1/1/19 to 12/31/20
Member since 1/19

Tom Holtzinger, Chair
Appointed by Mayor
Member of Plan Commission
Term: 1/1/18 to 12/31/21

Aracelia Manriquez, Vice Chair
Appointed by Plan Commission
Member of Plan Commission
Term: 1/1/18 to 12/31/21

Mervin Helmut
Appointed by the City Council
Alternate
Member since 1/19

Angela McKenna
Appointed by the Mayor
Alternate
Member since 1/11

Meeting & Events

MeetingMeeting DateMeeting TimeLocationAgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting2/26/2019All DayCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download Agenda Download Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting1/22/2019All DayCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download Agenda Download Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting12/18/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting11/27/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting10/23/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting9/25/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting8/28/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting7/24/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting6/26/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting5/22/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting4/24/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting3/27/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting2/27/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting1/23/20184:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
CANCELED - Board of Zoning Appeals meeting12/26/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528  Download Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting11/28/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting10/24/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting9/26/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting8/22/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals - SPECIAL MEETING8/1/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting7/25/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting6/27/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting5/23/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
CANCELLED - Board of Zoning Appeals meeting4/25/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528  Download Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting3/28/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting2/28/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting1/24/20174:00 pmCouncil Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting12/27/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting11/22/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting10/25/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting9/27/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting8/23/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting7/26/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting6/28/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting5/24/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting4/26/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting3/22/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting2/23/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting1/26/20164:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting12/22/20154:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St.   Download Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting11/24/20154:00 pmPolice/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
2/26/2019
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 00:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
1/22/2019
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 00:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
12/18/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
11/27/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
10/23/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
9/25/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
8/28/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
7/24/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
6/26/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
5/22/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
4/24/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
3/27/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
2/27/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
1/23/2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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CANCELED - Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
12/26/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
  Download Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
11/28/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
10/24/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
9/26/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
8/22/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals - SPECIAL MEETING
Date & Time
8/1/2017 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
7/25/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
6/27/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
5/23/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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CANCELLED - Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
4/25/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
  Download Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
3/28/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
2/28/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
Date & Time
1/24/2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location
Council Chambers, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Goshen, IN 46528 - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
12/27/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
11/22/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
10/25/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
9/27/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
8/23/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
7/26/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
6/28/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
5/24/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
4/26/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
3/22/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
2/23/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
1/26/2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
Download AgendaDownload MinutesDownload Notices 
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
12/22/2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date & Time
11/24/2015 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Police/Courts Building, 111 E. Jefferson St. - 16:00:00
AgendaMinutesNoticesAudio
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