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Call for Volunteers: North Liberty Planning Commission

The City of North Liberty is currently accepting applications from citizens of North Liberty to serve on the North Liberty Planning Commission. This high-profile, volunteer public service position requires a commitment to attend the Commission meetings currently scheduled for the first Tuesday evening of each month and other meetings as needed. Commission members review plans related to development and redevelopment, and make recommendations to the City Council and Board of Adjustment. The appointment to the North Liberty Planning Commission is available immediately.

Some meetings can be contentious and Commission members sometimes are asked to reach consensus on difficult issues. Reading and becoming familiar with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance is also an important part of successfully serving in this position.
 

For more information, please contact Dean Wheatley, City Planner, at 626-5747.

You can download a Board or Commission Application (in .pdf format) by clicking here. Or go to City Hall to pick up an application. See below for descriptions of each of the volunteer boards and links to their respective pages. 

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Planning and Zoning Commission
This advisory board makes recommendations to the city council regarding requests for annexation, zoning, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, subdivision plats and commercial site plans.  The Planning & Zoning Commission assists in determining how North Liberty will grow and how land is utilized.  The Commission meets on the first Tuesday of each month.

Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals for building permit approval when a permit has been denied because of non-compliance with certain requirements of the zoning code.  This Board meets only when an appeal has been filed.

Tree and Stormwater Advisory Board
The Tree Board studies, plans, advises and recommends actions necessary for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, or removal of trees, shrubs and plants in City parks, along streets and in other public areas.  This board meets monthly.

Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees oversees and sets policies for the operation of the North Liberty Community Library.  The Board meets once each month.

Telecommunications Commission
The Telecommunications Commission oversees the development and enforcement of the telecommunications ordinance and acts as a liaison between the cable provider and local subscribers. They also set policy for the local access television channel. The Commission meets monthly.

Cemetery Board
The Cemetery Board, jointly with the Penn Township Trustees, oversees the operation and maintenance of the Ridgewood Cemetery and the historic cemetery in Penn Township. The Cemetery Board meets several times each year.

Board of Appeals
The Board of Appeals hears and decides appeals to decisions made by the code official in the enforcement or interpretation of the building code.  This Board meets only when an appeal has been filed.

Parks and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission plans for the continuing development of parks and recreation facilities in North Liberty. They also set policies for operation of those facilities.  This Commission meets monthly.

North Liberty Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee
This committee meets as needed and is charged with facilitating trails planning for North Liberty, including pursuing trails funding, making recommendations to City Council regarding bicycle, pedestrian and trails issues and working with area agencies for regional trails planning.