The Board of Supervisors is searching for volunteers to serve on the Zoning Hearing Board to fill two openings - one member and one alternate. Qualified candidates will have a thorough understanding of functions relating to the application and administration of the zoning ordinance.
To apply: Please complete the application and plan to attend an upcoming meeting to get a feel for the committee. There is a meeting scheduled for May 30; monthly meetings are scheduled for the last Thursday of the month as needed. Please contact Justin Smiley to confirm that future meetings are happening before attending. You may also submit a current resume to admin@westwhiteland.org.
Functions of the Zoning Hearing Board
An appointment to a Zoning Hearing Board is an important and complex responsibility which requires a thorough understanding of functions relating to the application and administration of the zoning ordinance. As such, the Zoning Hearing Board publication is specifically designed for the following purposes:
- To provide a summary of the roles, responsibilities, and terms of zoning hearing board member appointments
- To describe the functions of the zoning hearing board, including challenges to the substantive validity of ordinances and related procedures
- To outline the procedures to be followed for conducting hearings on applications and appeals and the issuance of written decisions