Land Use Appeals Board

This Board hears appeals of decisions of the Land Use Hearing Officer on special use permits and variances from zoning regulations.

Membership:

The membership of this Board will be appointed by the BOCC and shall consist of seven members and two alternates representing the following categories. No more than two persons will be appointed from any one category.

  • Attorney with at least five years of experience, shall be an attorney practicing in Hillsborough County who shall have been admitted to the Florida Bar for not less than five years
  • Landscape architect or architect, registered to practice in the state of Florida
  • Business owner or operator in unincorporated Hillsborough County
  • Professional planner with not less than three years of experience in land use planning or zoning in Hillsborough County
  • Civil or environmental engineer registered to practice in the state of Florida
  • Member of a civic or neighborhood organization in unincorporated Hillsborough County
  • Developer active in development in Hillsborough County or a duly licensed general contractor (Class A) active in business in Hillsborough County
  • Two alternates

Terms:

Members shall serve three year terms.

On April 11, 2013, the BOCC voted to change the LDC to eliminate the term limit requirements for the LUAB to take effect April 17, 2013.

Special Requirements:

  • Annual financial disclosure is required
  • Unincorporated residency is required

Authority:

Hillsborough County Land Development Code

Meetings:

Unless otherwise specified, meetings take place monthly, 1st Friday, 1:30 PM, as needed
Brandon Regional Service Center
311 Pauls Drive
Brandon, Fl., 33511

Contact:

Sonia O. Rodriguez
Manager, Citizen Boards Support
Consumer and Veterans Services
County Center
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
16th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 272-7181

Schedule and Agendas      Citizen Boards Support

Members:

Member Position Dates of Service
Mr. Daniel Baquerizo  Attorney / Alternate  04/19/2023 - 04/19/2026 
Ms. Ricki Bauman Member of Civic Organization in HC / Member
07/01/2018- 06/30/2024*
Mr. Bradley Cornelius Professional Planner / Member 09/02/2020- 09/30/2023
Ms. Maria Elena D'Amico Business Operator / Member
07/01/2023- 06/30/2026
Mr. Justin Evans Civil Engineer / Member
04/07/2021- 03/31/2024
Mr. Stanley Hinde Jr. Landscape Architect / Member
04/07/2021- 08/31/2025*
Ms. Hayley Kennedy  Attorney / Member 01/19/2023 - 01/19/2026 
Ms. Clara Lawhead Member of a Civic Organization or Neighborhood Organization in Unincorporated HC / Member
06/02/2022- 06/30/2025
  Alternate   

*Reappointed