Opening in the Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission
A seat on the Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission opened up after one of the board members moved outside of the City limits at the end of October. According to City Ordinance Chapter 9,(2-9-2), all members of the board shall reside within the City. Mayor John Purcell attempted to make changes to the Ordinance allowing one member of the board to reside outside of the City limits at the Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, City Council meeting but was met with opposition during discussion. The motion was dropped after failing to gain support.
The Yorkville website describes the position as follows:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. This commission is charged with providing recommendations to the City Council on zoning, special uses, Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), variances, and other development related matters. Often times, meetings contain a public hearing. It is at this time that the public has the greatest opportunity to have their voice heard. Members have all powers authorized by the Illinois municipal code and shall have jurisdiction over the corporate community and all unincorporated land situated within one and one-half miles of the corporate limits. Furthermore, the commission is also authorized to prepare a comprehensive plan of future of land use and growth for the corporate community and unincorporated land situated within one and one-half miles beyond the corporate limits.