Planning & Development - Boards & Commissions and Meeting Times
To apply for a position on one of these boards, you may fax or e-mail your resume to City Hall. The fax number is 770-814-3008 or e-mail the Department.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Duluth Planning Commission meets on the first and third Monday of each month
at Duluth City Hall. They hold a pre-meeting work session that begins at 6:45
p.m. that is open to the public, then immediately go into their regular session
at 7:00 p.m. The Commission considers zoning ordinance amendments, speed hump
petitions, zoning changes, land use changes, and special use permits. The
Commission may also be utilized to do research on other issues at the direction
of the City Council. The Commission consists of five appointed members -
Chairman which is appointed by the Mayor, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Alternate
and two members. 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 Rich Atkinson
via e-mail or fax at 770-814-3008. Click here for application for
Annexation by
60% method, Annexation by 100% method, Rezoning, Modification,
or Special Use Permit.
Link to Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes for 2007 meetings
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Brad Hench, Chair | 3955 Bridlewood Drive | 3-31-09 |
| Shannon Dodd, Vice Chair | 2593 Caesar Court | 3-31-08 |
| Greg Lock, Secretary | 2675 Towne Village Drive | 3-31-08 |
| Jim Johnson | 2920 Towne Village Drive | 3-31-10 |
| David Marshall, Alternate | 2740 Towne Village Drive | 3-31-10 |
| Gary Canter | 3830 Gallant Fox Court | 3-31-10 |
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
The Duluth Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month
at Duluth City Hall. They hold a pre-meeting work session that begins at 6:30
p.m. that is open to the public, then immediately go into their regular session
at 7:00 p.m. The Board considers variances, conditional use permits and appeals,
and may be utilized to work on special projects at the direction of the City
Council. The Board consists of five appointed members - Chairman, Vice Chairman,
Secretary, and three members.
The responsibilities of the ZBA is to consider applications for Conditional Use
Permits and Variances to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and 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
email to Shelley Stiebling 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 for 2007 meetings
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Jack Wynn | 3960 Stone Village Ct. | 3-31-08 |
| Carey Fisher, Alternate | 3053 Canter Way | 3-31-09 |
| Alana Moss | 3180 Windsor Gate Dr. | 3-31-09 |
| Shannon Dodd | 2593 Caesar Court | 3-31-10 |
| Art Salus, Chairman | 3067 Main Street | 3-31-08 |
| Kelvin Kelkenburg | 3350 McClure Woods Ct. | 3-31-10 |
CORE PRESERVATION DISTRICT REVIEW BOARD
(COMMERCIAL SUB-AREA)
The Duluth Commercial Preservation District Review Board (CPD-C) 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 residential (CPD-R), commercial (CPD-C) core preservation districts, and Central Business District (CBD). This board consists of four members of the Downtown Development Authority and three members of the Residential Preservation District Review Board (CPD-R). Click here for an application.
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Ken Odum | 3597 W. Lawrenceville Street | 3-31-07 |
| Sandra Lamar | 3647 W. Lawrenceville Street | 3-31-07 |
| Charles Summerour | 3642 Knox Drive | 3-31-07 |
| Greg Whitlock | 3144 Brookshire Way | 3-31-07 |
| Shelley Howard | 3116 Main Street | 3-31-11 |
| Art Salus | 3067 Main Street | 3-31-09 |
CORE PRESERVATION DISTRICT REVIEW BOARD
(RESIDENTIAL SUB-AREA)
The Duluth Preservation District Review Board (CPD-R) meets on an as needed basis and reviews applications for improvements or development within the CPD-R district including 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. Click here for an application.
| Board Member | Address | Term Expiration |
| Art Salus | 3067 Main Street | 3-31-09 |
| Dan Woodley | 3-31-09 | |
| Nancy Harris | 2855 Olde Towne Parkway | 3-31-11 |
| Charles Summerour | 3642 Knox Drive | 3-31-10 |
| Sandra Lamar | 3647 W. Lawrenceville Street | 3-31-10 |
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 Rich Atkinson or by 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 | 3-31-09 |
| Cathy Donaldson | 2670 Towne Village Drive | 3-31-08 |
| one vacancy | ||
| Kirby Pate | 4168 Abbotts Bridge Road | 3-31-09 |
| Dave Heydinger | 2805 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 112 | 3-31-10 |
| Frank Miller | 2508 Highway 120 | 3-31-10 |