ORANGE COUNTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CHAPEL HILL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Media Contact

Donna Baker

Clerk to the Board of Orange County Commissioners

Phone: (919) 245-2130 or Thom Freeman (919) 245-2125

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ORANGE COUNTY, NC (May 16, 2014)— One major way citizens can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to volunteer to serve on the various advisory boards and commissions. Volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners have an opportunity to influence the way of life in Orange County.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints a representative to fill one position on the CHAPEL HILL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. This individual represents and must reside in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and/or the Joint Planning Area (JPA) of Chapel Hill.

The Board of Adjustment, through the process of appeal and review may determine that variances to the zoning regulations of the Town be permitted. It may also reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of the administrative official charged with enforcement of the Land Use Management Ordinance. It may serve as an appeals board for other matters assigned to it under the Town Code of Ordinances. The Board of Adjustment has been granted the power to act independently of the Town Council in most instances but on occasion serves in an advisory capacity to the Council.

If interested, apply online at www.orangecountync.gov/boards.

If you need to verify if your residence is located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction or the Joint Planning Area, please contact Thom Freeman at (919) 245-2125.

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