Board of Ordinance Appeals

Overview

The Board of Ordinance Appeals strives to preserve property values through strict enforcement of maintenance standards. The Board reviews cases that have become a nuisance as a result of the property owner failing to comply with these standards and may approve immediate abatement by a City contractor at the property owner’s expense.

The Board also considers requests for variances from City ordinances as authorized by City Council.

The Board of Ordinance Appeals I hears cases year round, while the Board of Ordinance Appeals II serves in the warmer months to assist with the uptick in maintenance violations during this time of year.  The Board of Ordinance Appeals I and II each have five total members, with an additional two alternate members for each board that may be called on to participate in the hearings in the case of the absence of a member . 

Board I

Meetings

  • 7 p.m.
  • Meets year round.
  • Meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of June - Sept.
  • Once a month throughout winter. See City calendar for dates. 
  • Administrative Liaison - City Development Director 
  • Sterling Heights Municipal Center
    40555 Utica Road
    Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Agendas & Minutes

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

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Members

  • Robert Ervin                                                Term expires June 30, 2024
  • Julie Hoff- Windhorst                                   Term expires June 30, 2024
  • James Mandl                                                Term expires June 30, 2025
  • Kathleen Martin                                           Term expires June 30, 2025
  • Michael Stickney                                          Term expires June 30, 2025
  • Justin Smith - Alternate                                Term expires June 30, 2025
  • Elizabeth Vincent - Alternate                         Term expires June 30, 2023

Board II

Meetings

  • 3 p.m.
  • Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, May through October
  • Administrative Liaison - City Development Director 
  • Sterling Heights Municipal Center
    40555 Utica Road
    Sterling Heights, MI 48313



Agendas & Minutes

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

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes


Members

  • Ben Ancona                                                  Term expires  June 30,2025
  • Michael Stickney                                          Term expires June 30, 2024
  • Roman Stojalowsky                                       Term expires June 30, 2023
  • Lauren Tackett                                                Term expires June 30, 2025
  • Shtjefen Ujkic                                                   Term expires June 30, 2024   
  • Michael Bargowski - Alternate                         Term expires June 30, 2023
  • Joseph Bedford - Alternate                                Term expires June 30, 2023

 

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