About The Unified Development Ordinance, provides guidance to the Planning and Zoning Board, the Board of Adjustment, the Historic Preservation Commission, and to citizens/developers who submit applications to these boards.
Planning The Town Planner works with the Town Manager, Planning Board and other advisory boards to conduct studies, produce plans, identify program needs and develops policies that promote the physical, economic, and social development of the community. Planning works to advance the orderly growth of the community through professional land use planning, environmental planning, small...
About The Flood Management Appeals Board conducts hearings and decides appeals by any aggrieved party from any order, decision, interpretation or other action by the administration of this Flood Prevention Ordinance. Conducts hearings and decides requests for variances from the terms of the Flood Prevention Ordinance. Create and implement additional procedural rules that are consistent...
About North Carolina General Statutes 160A-215 and Session Law 2011-170 allows the Town of Swansboro to levy a room occupancy tax on the gross receipts from any rental of any room, lodging, or accommodation furnished by a hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, or similar place. Such funds are then expended by the Tourism Development Authority...
About The Parks Board determines and assesses the recreational needs and interest of the citizens. Responsible for developing and implementing a master recreational plan to ultimately provide an adequate system of park facilities and recreational programs for all age groups within our community. The Parks and Recreation Board consists of 7 at-large members. Meeting Schedule: 3rd...
About The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings and decides appeals from the enforcement and interpretation of the Ordinance and appeals for variances. Hears/decides appeals where it is alleged that there is an error on any decision made by the Administrator enforcing any provision of Ordinance. The Board of Adjustments consists of 5 regular members and 2...
About The Historic Preservation Commission decides matters relating to proper restoration, preservation, rehabilitation and conservation of historically, architecturally and archaeologically significant areas, structures, buildings, sites, objects and surroundings within the Town's historic district. The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven members - 5 regular members and 2 alternates. Meeting Schedule: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM Members...
About An advisory board to the Board of Commissioners that conducts studies of the area within its jurisdiction and surrounding areas; determines objectives to be sought in the development of the study area; prepares/adopts plans for achieving these objectives; develops/recommends policies, ordinances, administrative procedures, and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated, efficient...
Purpose The purpose of an Advisory Board is to assist in the advancement and administration of town government. Each individual board focuses on their area of expertise to advise the Board of Commissioners.
