If the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) refuses your application, you have 30 days to appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). L&I may also refer your case to Zoning Board of Adjustment. ZBA will consider whether to grant you a variance or special exception. These decisions will allow you to continue with your plans. In addition to completing either the application for appeal or the application for special exceptions, you must fill out a Project Information Form.

An appeal against L&I can be made regarding any by-right zoning permits issued by L&I or any zoning decision made by L&I. See the instructions for appeals against L&I below. You have 30 days to appeal these decisions.

To learn more about filing an appeal online, view our step-by-step video guide.