Advertisement of Vacancies for the City of Columbia Boards & Commissions
October 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia is seeking persons to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. Participation is another way city residents can take part in their government. Below is a list of boards and commissions that currently have vacancies. I strongly urge interested persons to apply.
Board of Zoning Appeals Form Based Codes
Seeking five (5) Applicants.
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the Board of Zoning Appeals Form Based Codes.Applicants being sought must meet the following criteria: an architect, a landscape or urban planner, an attorney, and an individual involved in real estate.
The purpose of the Board of Zoning Appeals Form Based Codes is to hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made the zoning administrator or the Consolidated Review Committee in the enforcement of the code when the property is governed by a form based code. Term – 3 years.
Planning Commission
Seeking one (1) Applicant.
The purpose of this commission is to develop and maintain a continuing planning program which will benefit City of Columbia residents; to provide a mutual forum to identify, discuss, study and address local development issues and opportunities; to foster, develop and review policies, plans and priorities in order to insure orderly growth, development, conservation and preservation; to furnish technical assistance to city government and its agents; and to review and coordinate federal, state and local programs that have an impact on the city. The Commission also advises City Council on annexations, zoning changes and approves subdivision plats/large development plans.
Term – 3 years. For more information check here.
Deadline – Applications are due no later than November 7, 2014, 5 p.m.
For applications and more information contact Connie Lucius at (803) 545-4268 or send a request to[email protected]. You can also visit our website at https://columbiasc.gov/boards-commissions to download an application.
