Zoning/Use Variance or Zoning Appeals are typically 3+ month long projects. They require an application to be submitted to Licenses & Inspections. From there a refusal or a referral is issued. Once the refusal or referral is issued, this needs to be appealed to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. While your appeal is being scheduled, you must meet with your local RCO (Registered Community Organization) for them to weigh-in on your project. Once you have met with your community, you await your scheduled hearing date with the Zoning Board of Adjustments and there either you or your attorney presents to the Zoning Board for them to make a decision.