Planning Advisory Board/Zoning Commission


Creation

Created by Ordinance 2913‡, and recreated by Ordinance 2923‡, September 2005 (Land Development Code).

Purpose

Advises the City Commission on many aspects of Great Falls area growth and development including amendments to the Growth Policy, zoning, land subdivision, annexation, transportation planning, planning roadway improvements, and related general planning issues.

Membership

Nine citizen members appointed by the City Commission and shall not include any City employees or elected officials.

Members

MemberTerm Expires
John Harding 12/31/2012
Ron Kinder 12/31/2012
William "Bill" Roberts 12/31/2012
Wyman Taylor 12/31/2011
Thor Swensson 12/31/2011
Michael Bates 12/31/2011
Danna Duffy12/31/2010
Terry Hilgendorf12/31/2010
Joseph M. Schaffer12/31/2010

Term*

Three-year terms.

Meeting Schedule

Meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. Work sessions may be held at 4:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the Board meeting. Depending on the number and type of meeting agenda items, members can expect to spend two to six hours per month reviewing agenda information and attending Board meetings. Planning Board Agendas

Residency Requirements

All members must reside within the City limits.

For Information on the Board Contact:

City Planning at 771-1180, ext. 438.

‡ PDF file

*Resolution 9484 (pdf) stipulates: "Whereas, this Resolution will apply to all Boards and Commissions unless State Law is more restrictive…" and, "It is the policy of the City Commission…maximum uninterrupted length of service on any one Board or Committee shall be two (2) consecutive terms, exclusive of the time served on any unexpired term, for each person appointed…" and, "…all terms shall begin on the date of appointment or as specified by Ordinance."

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