Board of Appeals

Due to COVID-19, all Board, Commission, and Committee meetings have been postponed until further notice. Find the latest updates from the City of Holland here. 

Any questions you have regarding the Board of Appeals (i.e. applying, the status of a current application(s), etc.) please reach out to the Community & Neighborhood Services Department at cns@cityofholland.com or by calling 616-355-1330. 

Overview

The Board of Appeals is the only body empowered to grant variances from code or ordinance requirements. The Board of Appeals consists of four different subsections:

  • Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
  • Construction Board of Appeals
  • Housing Board of Appeals
  • Zoning Board of Appeals

All applications are due 21 days before the meeting date. There is a $75 - $200 application fee for each property. NOTE: Conditional Use Applications are due 30 days before meeting date.

Regular Meetings

  • 6 p.m.
  • 4th Thursday of every month (except November and December)
  • Council Chambers
    270 S River Avenue
    Holland, MI 49423

Please call Community and Neighborhood Services at 616-355-1330 to confirm meeting.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Dan Sorek, Chair
  • Fred Van Antwerp
  • Jeannette Brownson
  • David Baur
  • Bradley Fuzak


  • Vacant (Interested in joining the Board? Apply here.)
  • John Bedard, Alternate
  • Matthew Davis, Alternate
  • Mike Trethewey, Council Liaison

Staff Support

  • Dan Theile, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator
  • Tricia Dreier, Assistant Director Community and Neighborhood Services
  • Sarah Martinez, Housing Inspector
  • Mallory Huizenga, Department Assistant