Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Normal Zoning Board of Appeals consists of 7 members appointed by the Mayor and Council for 4-year terms.  The powers and duties of the Board are set forth in the following sections of the Town of Normal Municipal Code: Boards and Commissions (10.4) and  Administration and Enforcement (15.12) .

The Board's powers and duties include:
  • To hear and make recommendations to the Town Council on all Special Use Permits
  • To hear requests for variations of Zoning Code requirements
If you are interested in serving on this board, please complete the Boards and Commissions Volunteer Interest Form.  Your information will be kept on file and considered as vacancies arise.

Meetings

  • 5 p.m.
  • Third Thursday of each month
  • Uptown Station, 4th Floor, Council Chambers, 11 Uptown Circle
  • Always open to the public
  • Free parking in the attached parking deck

Members (Term Expiration)

  • Todd Anderson, Chair (3/31/2027)
  • Corrine Brand, Vice Chair (3/31/2027)
  • Matthew Coates (3/31/2027)
  • Wendell Haywood (3/31/2025)
  • Keith Palmgren (3/31/2025)
  • Craig Queen (3/31/2027)
  • Randy Schaab, (3/31/2025)

Agendas

Agendas available prior to meetings

Minutes

Minutes available following approval.

Reports

Reports available following meetings.

Resources and Forms

  1. Special Use Permit (PDF)
  2. Zoning Appeal Application
  3. Zoning Variation Form, All Other Zoning Districts (PDF)
  1. Zoning Variation Form, R1 and R2 Zoning (PDF)
  2. Annual Meeting Calendar & Publication Dates

Accessibility

  1. The Town of Normal is dedicated to providing aids and services leading to effective communication for persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Town’s initiatives. If you need assistance accessing or reading materials provided by the Town, please reach out to the Town of Normal ADA Coordinator Greg Troemel at 309-454-9580.