Boards & Commissions and Meeting Times
To apply for a position on one of the boards listed below, you may fax or e-mail your resume to City Hall. Our fax number is 770-814-3008.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Duluth Planning Commission meets on the first and third Monday of each month at Duluth City Hall. A pre-meeting work session, which is open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. and the regular session begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission considers zoning ordinance amendments, speed hump petitions, zoning changes, land use changes, and special use permits. It may also be utilized to do research on other issues at the direction of Duluth City Council. The Planning Commission consists of five appointed members: a Chairman who is appointed by the Mayor, Vice Chairman, Secretary, two regular members, and an Alternate. The Alternate is a non-voting member, unless there is an absence at a meeting. One member of the Planning Commission also serves on the Zoning Board of Appeals. If you would like to submit information for review by the Planning Commission, please submit to Chris Collins via e-mail or fax to 770-814-3008. Click on the following links for applications for Annexation, Rezoning, Modification, or Special Use Permit.
Link to Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes.
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Kelvin Kelkenberg | 3350 McClure Woods Ct. | 3-31-12 |
| John Bell, Alternate | 4075 Prince Charles Drive | 3-31-11 |
| Greg Lock, Chairman | 2675 Towne Village Drive | 3-31-11 |
| James Johnson | 2920 Towne Village Drive | 3-31-13 |
| Gary Canter | 3830 Gallant Fox Court | 3-31-13 |
| David Marshall | 2740 Town Village Drive | 3-31-12 |
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Duluth Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Duluth City Hall. A pre-meeting work session, which is open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. and the regular meeting beings promptly at 7:00 p.m. The ZBA considers variances, conditional use permits and appeals, and may be utilized to work on special projects at the direction of Duluth City Council. The ZBA consists of five appointed members: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, two regular members, and an Alternate. The Alternate is a non-voting member, unless there is an absence at a meeting.
The responsibilities of the ZBA is to consider applications for Conditional Use Permits and Variances to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance or the City’s Buffer, Landscape & Tree Ordinance. For instance, a reduction in building setback or encroachment into a buffer would be heard by the ZBA. If you would like to submit something for review by the Zoning Board of Appeals, please submit via to Chris Collins via e-mail or fax to 770-814-3008. Click here for the applications for Appeal, Variance or Conditional Use Permit.
Link to Zoning Board of Appeals Agendas and Minutes.
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Ken Wilson | 3009 Abbbotts Oak Way | 3-31-14 |
| Carey Fisher, Chair | 3053 Canter Way | 3-31-12 |
| Alana Moss | 3180 Windsor Gate Drive | 3-31-12 |
| Marlene Santiago Cook | 3958 Ballycastle Court | 3-31-13 |
| Kathy Calloway | 3006 Regal Park Court | 3-31-13 |
| John Bell | 4075 Prince Charles Drive | 3-31-11 |
CORE PRESERVATION DISTRICT REVIEW BOARD
(COMMERCIAL SUB-AREA)
The Duluth Commercial Preservation District Review Board meets on an as-needed basis at Duluth City Hall. The meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public. The Board considers properties located within the commercial core preservation district (CPD-C) and the Central Business District (CBD). This board consists of four members of the Downtown Development Authority and three members of the CPD-R. The application for the Core Preservation District Review Board’s review and please submit via email to Chris Collins or fax to 770-814-3008.
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Ken Odum | 3597 W. Lawrenceville Street | 3-31-10 |
| Sandra Lamar | 3647 W. Lawrenceville Street | 3-31-10 |
| Charles Summerour | 3642 Knox Drive | 3-31-10 |
| Ron Ponder | 3-31-10 | |
| Shelley Howard | 3116 Main Street | 3-31-10 |
| Art Salus | 3067 Main Street | 3-31-10 |
CORE PRESERVATION DISTRICT REVIEW BOARD
(RESIDENTIAL SUB-AREA)
The Duluth Residential Preservation District Review Board (CPD-R) meets on an as needed basis and reviews applications for improvements or development within the CPD-R district, which is the sections of West Lawrenceville Street from Hill Street to Irvindale Road. Improvements include additions, painting, exterior renovations, signage, or other improvements to the exterior or to the property. The application for the Core Preservation District Review Board’s review and please submit via email to Chris Collins or fax to 770-814-3008.
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| vacancy | 3-31-11 | |
| Maxine Garner | 3-31-12 | |
| Brad Hench | 3-31-12 | |
| Charles Summerour | 3642 Knox Drive | 3-31-12 |
| vacany |
If you would like to submit something to be reviewed by either the CPD-C or the CPD-R Review Board, submit via email to Chris Collins or fax to 770-814-3008.
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals meets on the second Monday of each month, as needed, at 6:00 p.m. at Duluth City Hall. This Board will consider variances and modifications of the Duluth Building Code.
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Jeff Fagan | 3927 St. Georges Court | 3-31-12 |
| Cathy Donaldson | 2670 Towne Village Drive | 3-31-11 |
| vacancy | ||
| Kirby Pate | 4168 Abbotts Bridge Road | 3-31-12 |
| Dave Heydinger | 3150 Main Street | 3-31-13 |
| Frank Miller | 2508 Highway 120 | 3-31-13 |
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