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The City of Marshalltown is seeking volunteer applicants for an opening on the Plan and Zoning Commission, term ending March 31, 2028.
The City's Plan & Zoning Commission consists of seven members who must be residents of Marshalltown. Members also must have some qualifications in terms of knowledge or experience related to planning and zoning. A regular term is for a period of five years.
P&Z is responsible for a number of requirements as set forth in the Iowa Code, which have been adopted locally into the Marshalltown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 150. Duties include making recommendations to the City Council on zoning regulations and districts, preparing the City's Comprehensive Plan and approval of all subdivisions. P&Z also makes recommendations to the Board of Adjustment on special use permits. This Commission meets monthly or as needed to address new applications for rezoning requests, special use permits, subdivisions and more.
If appointed the person will be required to attend training on Iowa Code Chapter 21 Open Meetings and Chapter 22 Open Records within 90 days of appointment.
Any interested volunteers can complete an application at: www.marshalltown-ia.gov/FormCenter/Boards-Commissions-6/Application-for-Appointment-to-Boards-an-44. Application deadline is Aug. 21 for the first review of applications. For questions about this commission, contact Clayton Ender, assistant director of Housing and Community Development and Zoning Official, cender@marshalltown-ia.gov, 641-754-5756.