Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals is authorized by the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the city's zoning ordinance to hear and make decisions on applications for variances from zoning regulations, appeals of decisions made by Planning and Zoning Department staff in the administration of zoning regulations, and requests for interpretations of zoning regulations and the location of zoning district boundaries.

Columbus Avenue Citizens District Council The Bay City Citizens District Councils advise the city government with respect to programs for the orderly growth, development and redevelopment of the area. They keep the residents of the district informed about development plans and other issues of concern. They also promote better relations between local government and residents, and encourage active citizen participation in building a better community. Members are elected by the residents of the district. They must live in or own a business...

Northwest Citizens District Council The Bay City Citizens District Councils advise the city government with respect to programs for the orderly growth, development and redevelopment of the area. They keep the residents of the district informed about development plans and other issues of concern. They also promote better relations between local government and residents, and encourage active citizen participation in building a better community. Members are elected by the residents of the district. They must live in or own a business...