City of Columbia accepting applications for Planning Commission | News

The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. 

The purpose of this board is to develop and maintain a continuing planning program which will benefit City of Columbia residents; to provide a mutual forum to identify, discuss, study and address local development issues and opportunities; to foster, develop and review policies, plans and priorities in order to insure orderly growth, development, conservation and preservation; to furnish technical assistance to city government and its agents; and to review and coordinate federal, state and local programs that have an impact on the city.  The Commission also advises City Council on annexations, zoning changes and approves subdivision plats/large development plans.

Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor.

The term of office is three (3) years with the possibility of one (1) reappointment for a total of six (6) years of service.                                              

All applicants must reside within the city limits.

Deadline – Applications are due no later than March 7, 2012, 5 p.m.

For applications and more information contact Connie Lucius at (803) 545-4268 or send a request to cflucius@columbiasc.net.