Responsibilities:   Review and make decisions under the Marion County Land Development Code regarding citizen requests for variances or special exceptions. Hear and decide appeals concerning interpretations of the Land Development Code by the Zoning manager. Alternate members may act in the temporary absence or disability of any regular member or may act when a regular member is otherwise disqualified in a particular case that may be presented to the Board of Adjustment.

Board of Adjustment shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the county commission for a term of three years & two alternate members, designated as such, each for a term of three years.  Such alternate members may act in the temporary absence or disability of any regular member. 

• No member of the Board of Adjustment shall hold any other public position or office in any municipality or county government in Marion County. 
• Members of the Board of Adjustment shall be residents & registered voters of Marion County.