City Council seeking applications for Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission Seeking Applications

Hilliard City Council is accepting applications for one full term at-large position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. All Commission appointments are made by City Council and would begin Jan. 1, 2026.

The term is for four years.

The Commission consists of seven members, all of whom must be qualified electors of the City.  Five members represent each of the City’s five wards and two members serve “at large.”

P&Z advises on land use, planning issues and proposed zoning code amendments. It also reviews zoning requests, conditional use requests, preliminary and final plats, development plans, and requests for sign variances. The purpose, powers, and duties of P&Z is further described in Article IX of the Hilliard City Charter and Chapter 1107 of the City’s Codified Ordinances.

The Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Hilliard Municipal Building, 3800 Municipal Way.

The ideal candidate for the Commission may have some of the following skills:

  • Knowledge of or interest in community issues relating to development
  • Understanding of or willingness to learn municipal ordinances and zoning code
  • Understanding of or familiarity with the conduct of public meetings
  • Relevant experience in or knowledge of development-related fields
  • Ability to review and understand development plans and analyze planning-related issues
  • Ability to listen to others and communicate effectively in a public forum

To apply, fill out the application and attach the necessary documentation including a résumé by Oct. 17.  Candidates may be contacted for an interview by members of City Council.

Contact Clerk of Council Diane Werbrich at councilclerk1@hilliardohio.org with questions.

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