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This appeals board hears and acts on appeals relative to alleged errors, variances and exceptions relative to Title 27 of the Lincoln Municipal Code.
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.
Pursuant to state statute, the board makes recommendations to the City Council on the establishment of a plan for improvements in the designated business area. The board works closely with the Downtown Lincoln Association.
Special Requirements: Must be property owners, residents, business operators, or users of space within the downtown business area.
This Committee reviews application for use of the city's CDBG Economic Development Funds and makes reports to the Mayor regarding each application recommending either approval, approval with revisions or denial as the case may be.
Special Requirements: Individuals must represent (1) low-to-moderate income neighborhoods, (2) business community, (3) banking community and (4) city government. Current Directors of the Urban Development Department and the City Budget Office shall represent city government.
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.
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.
The Planning Commission advises the Mayor, City Council, County Commissioners and Planning Department concerning planning matters. Members are appointed by the Mayor, City Council and County Board.
The protection and promotion of the Capitol Environs and view corridors to the State Capitol are the responsibilities of this commission.
Special Requirements: Two members are appointed by the Governor; five are appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval.
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.
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