Board of Adjustment

Meetings
  • Washington County Courthouse
    Board of Supervisor's Room
    222 W Main Street
    Washington, IA 52353
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

  • Steve Swaffer

    Brighton
    Term expires: June 30, 2025

  • Gene Hoyle

    Washington
    Term expires: June 30, 2023

  • Jeff Goodwin

    Kalona
    Term expires: June 30, 2024

  • Joel Huber

    Wellman
    Term expires: June 30, 2022

  • Rose Jaynes

    Brighton
    Term expires: June 30, 2021

Overview
The Washington County, Iowa, Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial board made up of 5 citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a 5-year term. The majority of the Board of Adjustment members reside in the unincorporated area of the County. The Board of Adjustment hears requests for variances, conditional uses and appeal of administrative decisions. The Board of Adjustment decisions are final and can only be appealed to District Court within 30-days of the written decision. They are governed by provisions of the Code of Iowa and the Washington County, Iowa, Subdivision Ordinance.

The Board of Adjustment meets monthly, if they have pending applications.

Rules & Procedures

  1. Order of Hearing (PDF)
  2. Rules of Procedure (PDF)