Planning Commission

Description

The Planning Commission operates under the guidelines of both state statutes and Chapter 33, Article VII of the City of Fayetteville Code of Ordinances.  The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning changes, all annexations, and conditional uses.  The Commission also makes recommendations concerning amendments or changes to the Master Street Plan, General Land Use Plan, or other comprehensive planning elements.  It also exercises final approval jurisdiction over subdivision plans and large scale development plans as well as conditional use permit applications.

Terms

Staggered three-year terms, ending March 31.

Membership

The commission shall be composed of nine members. All members shall be citizens of Fayetteville, and at least two-thirds of whom shall not hold any other municipal office or appointment. No two members of the Commission shall be related by blood or marriage in the third degree, nor shall any two Commissioners have direct financial involvement. All Commissioners must disclose annually all real estate holdings in Fayetteville and the Fayetteville planning area, and any business or financial interest which could affect, or be affected by, decisions of the Commission. All Commissioners shall have a demonstrated interest, experience, or expertise in land use planning.

Appointment

Vacancies are filled by appointment from the governing body of the City.

Public Notification

A weekly meetings list is prepared by the City Clerk’s office which is distributed to the press and posted on the City’s web site: www.accessfayetteville.org

Meeting Times

The Commission meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the City Administration Building.

Current Members