• Board of Zoning Appeals

  This appeals board hears and acts on appeals relative to alleged errors, variances and exceptions relative to Title 27 of the Lincoln Municipal Code.

  Agency: Planning
  For More Information: 402-441-7491
  Number of Members: 5
  Members Required for a Quorum: 3
  Length of Term: 5 years
  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly
  Meeting Time: 1:30 p.m.
  Meeting Date: Last Friday of each month
  Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 555 S. 10^th Street

  Special Requirements: Board is comprised of not less than one and no more than 2 Planning Commission members, two members with experience in real estate, law, planning or related fields, and one at-large citizen member, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

  Historic Preservation Commission

  Reviewing and recommending landmark designations and permits are the focus of this commission. The group reviews proposed changes to landmarks and landmark districts, promotes historic preservation and reuse of historic properties.

  Agency: Planning

  For More Information: 402-441-7491

  Number of Members: 7

  Members Required for a Quorum: 4

  Length of Term: 3 years.

  Term Limit: None

  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

  Meeting Time: 1:30 p.m.

  Meeting Date: Third Thursday of the month

  Meeting Location: 555 S. 10^th Street, room 214

  Special Requirements: Board is comprised of at least two registered architects, one historian, one registered landscape architect, one licensed Realtor, and two at-large members.

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  Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission

  The Planning Commission advises the Mayor, City Council, County Commissioners and Planning Department concerning planning matters. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council and County Board of Commissioners.

  Agency: Planning

  For More Information: 402-441-7491

  Number of Members: 9

  Members Required for a Quorum: 5

  Length of Term: 6 years

  Term Limit: None

  Meeting Time: 1:00 p.m.

  Meeting Date: Every other Wednesday

  Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 555 S. 10^th Street

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  Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission

  The protection and promotion of the Capitol Environs and view corridors to the State Capitol are the responsibilities of this commission.

  Agency: Planning

  For More Information: 402-441-7491

  Number of Members: 7

  Members Required for a Quorum: 4

  Length of Term: 3 years

  Term Limit: None

  Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m.

  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

  Meeting Date: Fourth Thursday of the month.

  Meeting Location: Rm 214 City-County Building, 555 S. 10^th Street

  Special Requirements: Two members are appointed by the Governor; five are appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval. This Commission shall include five members with due consideration to appointment of an architect, landscape architect, an urban planner, a real estate developer and a member of the public at large.

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  Urban Design Committee

  The Urban Design Committee promotes good urban design by acting as advisor to City departments on public projects, conducting advisory reviews of public proposals and ordinances. The committee is responsible for making annual awards to exemplary public and private developments.

  Agency: Planning

  For More Information: 402-441-7491

  Number of Members: 7

  Members Required for a Quorum: 4

  Length of Term: 3 years

  Term Limit: None

  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

  Meeting Time: 3:00 p.m.

  Meeting Date: First Wednesday of each month

  Meeting Location: 555 S. 10^th Street, room 214

  Special Requirements: Insofar as practicable, all members of the committee shall be competent in matters of design, representative of the community, and should include individuals with a demonstrated interest or education in matters of urban design.

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