What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning & Zoning Commissioner position at City of Williston?
The Planning and Zoning Commission has two open positions. (These two positions are available with terms ending in September of 2027 and the other in January of 2028.)
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Planning Commissioner Duties:
The powers and duties of the City of Williston Planning and Zoning Commission are set forth in the North Dakota Century Code Chapter 40-47, and the City of Williston Zoning Ordinance 613 and Subdivision Ordinance, and following Section 15 of the Code of the City of Williston.
Duties shall include holding public hearings, making recommendations to the Board of City Commissioners on Zoning requests; recommend amendments to the Zoning Regulations; and recommend boundaries of City Zoning Districts and recommend appropriate regulations and restrictions to be established in the established Zoning Districts.
Please understand this position requires/involves:
- City of Williston residency
- A five (5) year term of office
- Monthly Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, held on dates as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Additional meetings as may be needed when commissioner input is required
- Payment of $50 per attendance at Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
- Compliance with NDCC 44-04-2
Planning Commission of the City of Williston - Selection Process:
Eligibility: Any resident citizen that lives within the City limits and within the ETJ of Williston, ND.
Terms of Office: Each Commissioner is expected to serve a 5-year term, from the date of initial service.
Compensation: As of July 2024, City Commission had set compensation at $50 per Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Reimbursable expenses and conference trips are paid.
Meeting Schedule: Each Commissioner is expected to participate in the monthly public Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Three Commissioners sit on the monthly Design Review Committee (DRC). Additional meetings may be requested for input on specific topics.
Board Composition as of July 2024: Six (6) positions to be filled by City residents. Three (3) positions to be filled by ETJ residents.