Petitions
Petition Application
Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 166 Lincolnway, or may be printed off the website (Click Here for Application). Return completed applications to City Hall, Attn: Planning Department. Applications must be turned into City Hall before 4:30 pm CST by the deadlines found in the application packet.
2025 Schedule
| APPLICATION DUE | PUBLIC NOTICE ISSUED BY | PROOF OF NOTICE DUE | BZA MEETING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2024 (Fri) | January 11, 2025 (Sat) | January 14, 2025 (Tues) | January 21, 2025 (Tues) |
| January 17, 2025 (Fri) | February 8, 2025 (Sat) | February 11, 2025 (Tues) | February 18, 2025 (Tues) |
| February 14, 2025 (Fri) | March 8, 2025 (Sat) | March 11, 2025 (Tues) | March 18, 2025 (Tues) |
| March 14, 2025 (Fri) | April 5, 2025 (Sat) | April 8, 2025 (Tues) | April 15, 2025 (Tues) |
| April 17, 2025 (Thurs) | May 10, 2025 (Sat) | May 13, 2025 (Tues) | May 20, 2025 (Tues) |
| May 16, 2025 (Fri) | June 7, 2025 (Sat) | June 10, 2025 (Tues) | June 17, 2025 (Tues) |
| June 13, 2025 (Fri) | July 5, 2025 (Sat) | July 8, 2025 (Tues) | July 15, 2025 (Tues) |
| July 18, 2025 (Fri) | August 9, 2025 (Sat) | August 12, 2025 (Tues) | August 19, 2025 (Tues) |
| August 15, 2025 (Fri) | September 6, 2025 (Sat) | September 9, 2025 (Tues) | September 16, 2025 (Tues) |
| September 19, 2025 (Fri) | October 11, 2025 (Sat) | October 14, 2025 (Tues) | October 21, 2025 (Tues) |
| November 14, 2025 (Fri) | December 6, 2025 (Sat) | December 9, 2025 (Tues) | December 16, 2025 (Tues) |
| December 19, 2025 (Fri) | January 10, 2025 (Sat) | January 13, 2025 (Tues) | January 20, 2026 (Tues) |
Correspondence Regulations
In accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-5-930 (g), a person may not communicate with any member of the Board of Zoning Appeals before the hearing with intent to influence the member’s action on a matter pending before the board. However, the staff (as defined in the Zoning Ordinance) may file with the board a written statement setting forth any facts or opinions relating to the matter not less than five days before the hearing. Any and all correspondence must include your name, address, and telephone number and should be sent to Planning Department at:
166 Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Ph: (219)462-1161
Fx: (219)464-4273