Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals

About the Board of Appeals

The Board hears appeals from property owners aggrieved by decisions rendered by City building and zoning officials, and may grant variances from zoning regulations.

The North Canton Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals has five members, appointed by the Mayor for five (5) year staggered terms.

The clerk for Zoning Board is Wendy Stephani. For further information regarding the Board, please contact her at 330-499-8223 extension 1701.

File an Appplication

Applications for appeals or variances for consideration by the Board can be filed online through the City's online citizen services portal.

Board Meetings

Meetings of the Board of Appeals are typically the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6 PM and are held at the North Canton Civic Center. 

All meetings of the Board of Appeals are open to the public.

Agenda and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Board Members

  1. Clint Zollinger

    Board Chairman


  1. Jude Streb

    Board Member


  1. Christine Clevenger

    Board Member


  1. BJ Boyajian

    Vice Board Chairman


  1. Steve Lamiell

    Board Member

Non-Voting Members

  1. Patrick DeOrio

    Director of Adminstration

  1. Martin VanGundy IV

    Chief Building Official; Director of Permits

  1. Matthew Stroia

    President, At-Large Councilmember

  1. Robert Graham

    City Engineer