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Government

Boards & Commissions

Residents appointed by City Council advise on planning, parks, the library, the airport, economic development, the historic square and the water tower.

  • Planning & Zoning Commission

    Reviews plats and site plans and recommends zoning changes and comprehensive plan amendments to City Council.

    Third Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday)

    7 members · No vacancies

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment

    Hears requests for variances from the zoning ordinance and appeals of administrative zoning decisions.

    As needed, second Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers

    5 members and 2 alternates · No vacancies

  • Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

    Advises City Council on parks, trails, recreation programs, Sweet Tea Lake and Dongvile Cemetery.

    Quarterly, second Thursday of March, June, September and December, 6:00 p.m., Community Room, Dongvile Public Library

    5 members · No vacancies

  • Library Board

    Advises City Council and the Library Director on library policies, services and long-range planning.

    Quarterly, second Wednesday of March, June, September and December, 4:00 p.m., Community Room, Dongvile Public Library

    5 members · No vacancies

  • Airport Advisory Board

    Advises City Council on the operation, maintenance, leasing and capital improvement of Dongvile Municipal Airport.

    Third Thursday of January, April, July and October, 5:30 p.m., Terminal Building, Dongvile Municipal Airport

    5 members · 1 vacancy

  • Dongvile Economic Development Corporation (Type B)

    Governs the Type B economic development corporation funded by the half-cent sales tax and approves business incentives and projects, subject to City Council approval.

    Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Suite B (third Thursday in November and December)

    7 directors · No vacancies

  • Historic Courthouse Square Commission

    Reviews exterior changes to buildings in the Courthouse Square Historic District and advises City Council on historic preservation.

    Second Tuesday of February, May, August and November, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, and as needed

    5 members · 1 vacancy

  • Water Tower Paint Ad Hoc Committee

    Recommends an exterior color for the Dongvile Water Tower to City Council.

    Last Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, until a decision is reached

    5 members · No vacancies

Serve on a board

Applicants must live inside the city limits (the ETJ does not count, regardless of how close it is). Applications are available from the City Secretary at City Hall, 150 E Brisket St, or by request at [email protected]. City Council makes regular appointments each September and fills vacancies as they occur.