The City of Marshalltown is seeking volunteer applicants for one opening on the Board of Adjustment.
The Board of Adjustment meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 10 W State St, Marshalltown. This committee consists of five members appointed by the Mayor. Committee members shall serve five-year terms. No more than two of the five members may also be appointed to the Plan and Zoning Commission. The majority of the members shall be representatives of the public at large and shall not be involved in the business of purchasing or selling real estate.
The duties of the Board are spelled out in Chapter 156.I.003 of the Marshalltown Code of Ordinances, as well as the Iowa Code. This group hears appeals related to the denial of permits or interpretations issued by the Zoning Administrator. This group also hears requests for variances from the zoning regulations as well as requests for special uses including home occupation special use permits.
Any interested applicant can complete an application here https://www.marshalltown-ia.gov/FormCenter/Boards-Commissions-6/Application-for-Appointment-to-Boards-an-44. For further information contact Hector Hernandez at 641-754-5756 or hhernandez@marshalltown-ia.gov. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.