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.