The City of Rockford Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is comprised of seven Rockford citizens who are appointed by the Mayor and charged with enforcing the provisions of the Rockford Zoning Ordinance. The ZBA holds a public meeting once monthly to hear and make decisions on various petitions to the Board for Zoning Map Amendments, Pre-annexation Agreements, Special Use Permits and Variations to the Zoning Ordinance.
Meetings
- 5:30 pm
- Third Tuesday of every month
- City Hall
Council Chambers
425 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Members
Tim Bragg
Tom Fabiano
Kristine Geddes
Jennifer Smith
Craig Sockwell
Jennifer Spencer
Joel Zirkle
The Zoning Application Form may be filled out online, printed, signed and returned to the City of Rockford Zoning Office with payment. The Zoning Office is located on the 1st floor of City Hall at 425 E State Street, Rockford, IL 61104.
View the 2025 Zoning Board Application (PDF).
View the Zoning Board Application Rules of Procedure (PDF).
View the 2025 Zoning Board Meeting Schedule (PDF).
View City Council Agendas and Minutes (Meetings as of 1/12/2026)
View Archived City Council Agendas and Minutes (All meetings prior to 1/12/2026)
Zoning Board of Appeals members also serve on the Liquor and Tobacco Advisory Board.