Garland Board of Adjustment
Garland
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What this body is
Nine members appointed by City Council. It considers regulations of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, hears appeals of administrative decisions under it, and regulates legal non-conforming uses. Eight members vote; one serves as a rotating alternate.
Source: https://www.garlandtx.gov/1966/Board-of-Adjustment · as of 2026-09-01
How to attend and speak
Regular meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Council Chambers, 200 N. Fifth St. Cases come by application ($200 residential, $300 non-residential), with a published 2026 schedule of application deadlines, mailout dates and hearing dates. Staff liaison: Nabila Nur, 972-205-2449; Secretary: Elisa Morales, 972-205-2447.
Source: https://www.garlandtx.gov/1966/Board-of-Adjustment · as of 2026-09-01
Who sits on it
| Seat | Member | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor Appointee | Subhi Gharbieh | ||
| District 1 | James VanDyke | ||
| District 2 | Vacant | ||
| District 3 | Vicki Jackson-High | ||
| District 4 | Bruce Bishop | ||
| District 5 | Margaret Bice | ||
| District 6 | Bruce Astin | ||
| District 7 | Joseph Willoughby | ||
| District 8 | John McDonald |
Source: https://www.garlandtx.gov/1966/Board-of-Adjustment · as of 2026-09-01 (64 days ago)
How it is constituted
- Authority
- quasi-judicial — it rules on specific cases under set standards
- Seats
- 9
- Do you vote for these people?
- appointed — appointed by Garland City Council
- Term
- 2 year(s)
- Basis
- Texas Local Government Code Sec. 211.008
It hears appeals. State law lets each member of the governing body, including the Mayor, appoint one member, and requires each case to be heard by at least 75% of the members.
Source: https://www.garlandtx.gov/1966/Board-of-Adjustment · https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.211.htm · as of 2026-09-01