The City of Leesburg Commission is seeking citizens who are willing to serve on the following boards. The application form and additional information are available on the Boards and Committees page of the City of Leesburg website at: www.leesburgflorida.gov/my_city/boardsandcommittees.php. Please note that residency requirements may apply.
For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 352-728-9732.
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
One member of a five-member board to serve a five-year term. Responsibility: Work with Library Director to establish policy for the Library. Meets once a quarter at the Library, Second Floor Board Room.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Three Members of a seven-member Commission to serve a three-year term. Responsibilities: Long range planning activities such as the Comprehensive Plan, current planning reviews of applications for rezoning, conditional uses, comprehensive plan amendments, etc. The Planning Commission also functions as the Board of Appeals and hears variance requests and appeals of administrative decisions. Meets the third Thursday of the month in the Fred A. Morrison Commission Chambers, City Hall, at 4:30 p.m.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Several seats are available on this seven-member Board. Responsibilities: To work with the Planning Division in applying design standards to properties requesting alterations, construction, demolition, relocation or removal in the historic district. To recognize historic properties in the District where significant physical improvements have been made. To develop programs to promote historic preservation in the City of Leesburg. Meets once a quarter at City Hall in the Fred A. Morrison Commission Chambers.
All applications should be submitted by Friday, September 27, 2024, to the City Clerk’s office at Leesburg City Hall, 501 W Meadow Street, or by mail to P.O. Box 490630, Leesburg, FL 34749.
