• For information about an application on an upcoming or past agenda, go to the City's Meetings Calendar page to find the meeting date. Select the meeting and click "View Details." Each meeting will have an agenda and a meeting packet available.
• Board of Adjustment meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm. 
• We are now only accepting applications  through the online self-service public portal. Please contact Staff Liaison Amy Lowry at 314-822-5815 or lowryag@kirkwoodmo.org for assistance.
• COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS ARE DUE FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED MEETING. 

The Board of Adjustment is a state-chartered board that holds hearings similar to a court proceeding with regard to zoning, building code, and fence regulations. The Board is comprised of five members and three substitutes, all Kirkwood citizens appointed by the Mayor and City Council. 

• Further information about the Board, public hearings, and decisions may be found here: Guide to the Kirkwood Board of Adjustment
• Information about the organization, rules of procedure, and powers and duties of the Board may be found here: Board of Adjustment - Ordinance
• For a current roster of the Board, please see the "Contact Us" portion of the City Clerk's page at the following link: Boards and Commissions Roster. 
• To contact Board members, please email the staff liaison Amy Lowry (AICP) at lowryag@kirkwoodmo.org

The Board of Adjustment hears and decides upon (1) area, dimensional, or use variance requests; (2) appeals from administrative decisions of the Building Commissioner or the Director of Public Services on the interpretation of the building or zoning codes; and (3) fence variance requests.

The decision of the Board of Adjustment and the reasons for the granting or denial of every variance or appeal will be in the findings of fact and conclusions for each case. The purpose of a variance is to provide limited relief in those cases where strict application of a particular requirement will create a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. It is not intended that a variance be granted merely to remove inconveniences or financial burdens that the requirements may impose on property owners in general. Variances are intended to address extraordinary, exceptional, or unique situations that were not caused by the applicant's act or omission.

• Information about variances from the Zoning Code may be found here: Variance Procedures
• Information about appeals of administrative decisions may be found here: Administrative Appeals
• Variances may also be received from the Fence Code

A pre-application meeting is highly encouraged to ensure an application is complete. Incomplete applications may be returned and may delay a case being added to the Board's agenda. If you are considering an application to the Board, please contact Amy Lowry, Planner II at 314-822-5815 or lowryag@kirkwoodmo.org to discuss your request.

• Application Submittal and Meeting Schedule 2026
• On-Line Application Submittal Requirements

After the pre-application meeting and review of your application materials, you will apply through the City's Public Portal.

• You will need to register and create an account. Click here for instructions.
• Once you've registered, you can click "Apply" and find the relevant Board of Adjustment application under "Plans".  Click here to access the online portal. 

• Board of Adjustment Meeting Journals & Audio Recordings