Multiple Opportunities to Serve on Government Boards and Commissions

Members: Represent the home-building industry on a board or commission through the cities of Coralville and Iowa City or Johnson County.

City of Coralville

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Board of Adjustment
Approves or denies variances of the Coralville Zoning Regulations, hears appeals of people aggrieved or affected by decisions of the Zoning Administrator and decides if special exception uses of property are acceptable.
One vacancy to fill an unexpired term beginning upon appointment and ending Dec. 31, 2021.
Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 4, 2020; 5:00 p.m.

City of Iowa City

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Board of Adjustment
Review requests for special exceptions and variances. The board also considers appeals when there is a disagreement about an administrative decision made by the city.
One vacancy to fill a five-year term, Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Board of Appeals (Licensed Electrician)
Listen to hearings on and determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the International Building Code, International Residential Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Dangerous Building Code and the Iowa City Housing Code.
One vacancy to fill a five-year term, Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Board of Review
Assist in equalizing assessments by raising or lowering the individual assessments of real property, including new building, made by the assessor; and add to the assessment rolls any taxable property which has been omitted by the assessor.
One vacancy to fill a six-year term, Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2026
Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.

Historic Preservation Commission (East College St.)
Conduct studies for the identification and designation of historic districts, historic landmarks and conservation districts and more.
One vacancy for an East College St. representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Historic Preservation Commission (Northside)
Conduct studies for the identification and designation of historic districts, historic landmarks and conservation districts and more.
One vacancy for a Northside representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023. 
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Historic Preservation Commission (Woodlawn)
Conduct studies for the identification and designation of historic districts, historic landmarks and conservation districts and more.
One vacancy for a Woodlawn representative to fill an unexpired term, upon appointment – June 30, 2021
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Johnson County

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Building Code Board of Appeals (representing electrical industry)
Interpret the Johnson County Building Code and Amendments and hear/decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official.
One vacancy for a five-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2025.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020; 4:30 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission
Applicants should demonstrate a positive interest in historic preservation, possessing interest or expertise in architecture history, historic preservation, planning, building rehabilitation, conservation in general or real estate.
Three vacancies for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2021 and ending Dec. 31, 2023.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020; 4:30 p.m.

Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
Provide financial oversight, monitoring and program planning to support the vision of Johnson County as a livable community for successful aging.
One vacancy for an unexpired term beginning upon appointment and ending June 30, 2022.
Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 4, 2020; 4:30 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission
Make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to requests for rezoning and subdivision platting of property in the unincorporated area of Johnson County.
One vacancy for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2021 and ending Dec. 31, 2025.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020; 4:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment
Interpret zoning regulations in particular circumstances and permit conditional uses, special exceptions and variations as specified in the Johnson County Code of Ordinances.
One vacancy for a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2021 and ending Dec. 31, 2025.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020; 4:30 p.m.