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- Plan & Zoning Commission - 9-22-2015
Fort Dodge Plan & Zoning Commission MEETING AGENDA Council Chambers, Fort Dodge Municipal Building 819 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa September 22nd, 2015, 4:00 p.m. I. II. III. IV. V. Roll Call Approval of September 8th Meeting Minutes Communic... - P&Z Meeting
P&Z Meeting
The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Seven members serve 5 year terms and are appointed by the Mayor with approval from the City Council.
The Plan & Zoning Commission was created in 1958 for the purpose of planning for the future growth and development of Fort Dodge. Rezonings, Vacations, Subdivisions, and Land Use Plan Amendments are just some of the topics under the purview of the Commission. Link to applications - Rezoning, Right-of-Way Vacation, Subdivision.
2022 Plan & Zoning Application Submission Schedule
2021 Plan & Zoning Commission Annual Report
Specific Powers and Duties:
The commission is an advisory body to the City Council on matters concerning land use planning and zoning. This commission recommends to the City Council on matters such as comprehensive plans, rezoning requests, subdivision approval, urban renewal plans, self-supported municipal improvement district presentations, and other similar development proposals which are required by Iowa law. This commission works closely with the municipal staff and consultants in order to insure that the City Council and the public are adequately informed and educated about the benefits, detriments and other ramifications of local programs, problems and developments. The commission exercises a variety of functions, some of which are mandatory by State law and others which are discretionary.
The Plan & Zoning Commission was created in 1958 for the purpose of planning for the future growth and development of Fort Dodge. Rezonings, Vacations, Subdivisions, and Land Use Plan Amendments are just some of the topics under the purview of the Commission. Link to applications - Rezoning, Right-of-Way Vacation, Subdivision.
2022 Plan & Zoning Application Submission Schedule
2021 Plan & Zoning Commission Annual Report
Specific Powers and Duties:
The commission is an advisory body to the City Council on matters concerning land use planning and zoning. This commission recommends to the City Council on matters such as comprehensive plans, rezoning requests, subdivision approval, urban renewal plans, self-supported municipal improvement district presentations, and other similar development proposals which are required by Iowa law. This commission works closely with the municipal staff and consultants in order to insure that the City Council and the public are adequately informed and educated about the benefits, detriments and other ramifications of local programs, problems and developments. The commission exercises a variety of functions, some of which are mandatory by State law and others which are discretionary.
| Commission Member | Term Expiration |
| Tracy Trotter | December 31, 2025 |
| Dennis Crimmins, Vice Chair | December 31, 2026 |
| Mike Doyle | December 31, 2026 |
| Kate Stucky | December 31, 2026 |
| Steve Kersten | December 31, 2022 |
| James Kesterson, Chair | December 31, 2022 |
| Ann Feser | December 31, 2022 |
Anyone wishing to apply for this commission may contact the Business Affairs Office at 515-576-4551, ext 1004 or print off an application form located under the "Links" tab.
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