Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

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. 

Who serves on the board?

Planning & Zoning Department members:

Planning & Zoning Administrator: Rhonda Yoder
Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator: Rossa Deegan
Administrative Assistant:  Lori Lipscomb

Zoning Appeals Board Members:

James Loewen
Appointed by Mayor
Term: 1/31/24 to 12/31/27
Member since 1/24

Matthew Fisher, Vice-Chair
Appointed by Mayor
Term: 1/31/24 to 12/31/27
Member since 1/24

Lee Rohn, Secretary
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: 1/1/26 to 12/31/29

Hesston Lauver
Appointed by Plan Commission
Member of Plan Commission
Term: 1/18/26 to 12/31/29