Special to IFN

The City of Statesville is currently accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Board of Adjustment, including:

♦ Two seats for residents within the city limits; and
♦ One seat for an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) representative who resides in Iredell County but outside the city limits and within the City’s ETJ

The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that hears and decides appeals, variance requests, and other matters as authorized by the Statesville Zoning Ordinance. Responsibilities include reviewing evidence, hearing sworn testimony, and issuing decisions based on factual findings.

Board Details

♦ Meets as needed, typically on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at City Hall;
♦ Members serve three-year terms;
♦ City seats are appointed by the Statesville City Council; and
♦ The ETJ seat is appointed by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners

Qualifications

♦ City applicants must be residents of the City of Statesville;
♦ ETJ applicants must reside within the designated ETJ area; and
♦ All applicants must be willing to serve impartially and attend scheduled meetings

How to Apply

Visit www.statesvillenc.net/boards-commissions/ to complete the online application. To request a paper application, contact the City Clerk at 704-878-3583.

LEARN MORE

For more information or to confirm eligibility, please contact Matthew Kirkendall with the City of Statesville Planning Department at 704-768-5595.