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Everman council approves ordinance assigning Board of Adjustments duties to Planning & Zoning Commission
Summary
The Everman City Council approved Ordinance No. 823 to amend the zoning ordinance so the Planning & Zoning Commission will serve as the Board of Adjustments; the motion passed unanimously (Place 1, Place 2, Place 4, Place 5, Mayor — all Aye). The meeting also approved two resolutions and tabled a board appointment.
The Everman City Council voted on Oct. 8 to approve Ordinance No. 823, an amendment to the city's comprehensive zoning ordinance that designates the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve as the Board of Adjustments.
During consideration, a motion to approve Ordinance No. 823 was made and seconded. The council polled the membership by place (Place 1, Place 2, Place 4, Place 5) and the Mayor; each answered "Aye," and the motion carried. The ordinance amends Article 3, Administration, Section 3.2 (Members, Terms of Office) to consolidate variance hearings under the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Board of Adjustments.
Council members had received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, which held a public hearing the previous night and voted (4 of 5 members present) to recommend adoption. No public testimony was offered during the council's public hearing on the measure.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance No. 823 (zoning: Planning & Zoning Commission as Board of Adjustments): Approved; poll recorded as Place 1 — Aye; Place 2 — Aye; Place 4 — Aye; Place 5 — Aye; Mayor — Aye. - Resolution No. 2024-10-01 (Region 8 interlocal purchasing agreement / TIPS): Approved (see separate entry). - Resolution No. 2024-10-02 (covered applications and prohibited-technology policy): Approved (state-mandated policy; deadline Nov. 20). - Appointments to Senior Citizen Advisory Board: consideration tabled; staff to continue recruitment and place on future agenda.
The ordinance becomes effective according to the city's charter after the required readings and publication timeline.
