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.
Three members of the Board are appointed by the Mayor, one by the City Council, and one by the Plan Commission. Each member serves a 4-year term.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. See calendar below.
Members of the BZA:
James Loewen
Appointed by Mayor
Term: 1/31/24 to 12/31/27
Member since 1/24
Matthew Fisher
Appointed by Mayor
Term: 1/31/24 to 12/31/27
Member since 1/24
Lee Rohn, Vice-Chair
Appointed by the City Council
Term: 1/1/25 to 12/31/28
Member since 1/21
Tom Holtzinger, Chair
Appointed by Mayor
Member of Plan Commission
Term: 1/1/22 to 12/31/25
Hesston Lauver, Secretary
Appointed by Plan Commission
Member of Plan Commission
Term: 1/18/22 to 12/31/25
GOSHEN CITY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 2025
| JANUARY | 28 |
| FEBRUARY | 25 |
| MARCH | 25 |
| APRIL | 22 |
| MAY | 27 |
| JUNE | 24 |
| JULY | 22 |
| AUGUST | 26 |
| SEPTEMBER | 23 |
| OCTOBER | 28 |
| NOVEMBER | 25 |
| DECEMBER | 16* |
*Due to the Christmas holiday, the December BZA meeting will follow the Plan Commission meeting.
Meetings & Events All Meets & Events
Stay Indiana: Goshen Youth Airplane Build Kickoff Party
Today, 10:00am
STAY Indiana Helping teens discover aviation through building and flying airplanes: Stayindiana.org Everyone’s welcome! Event highlights: Boys and Girls Club Teen Airplane Build Celebration. Lunch Provided by Friendship Flights Foundation • Free Airplane Rides for Kids (Under 18) • Hands-On Zenith Project to Take Home • Meet Zenith Aircraft Representatives • Connect with STAY Indiana Volunteers What is Stay Indiana STAY Indiana is a 501(c)(3) organization based in the Michiana area (Elkhart/South Bend, Indiana). We are a group of pilots, mechanics, and volunteers who want to introduce the next generation to aviation. Our mentors will guide teens as they build an airplane and then teach them how to fly it! Through this process, we will expose teenagers to the mechanics, physics, and operation of aircraft. They will then be able to use these skills to achieve their Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (Aircraft Mechanic) if they choose, or their Private Pilot certificate should they want to pursue a career as a pilot. These skills will also translate to other industries, such as the local industry for the manufacturing and transporting of recreational vehicles.
Board of Aviation Commissioners
Monday, August 18, 2025, 2:00pm
To view a live stream of this meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84508179853 To watch previous meetings visit: https://youtube.com/@cityofgoshenindiana2605?si=Z9-rQEOKF4D7fR6j
Shade Tree Board
Monday, August 18, 2025, 7:00pm