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 2026

JANUARY	27
FEBRUARY	24
MARCH	24
APRIL	28
MAY	26
JUNE	24
JULY	28
AUGUST	25
SEPTEMBER	22
OCTOBER	27
NOVEMBER	24
DECEMBER	22