The City of Spearfish is seeking applications for a vacant position on the Planning Commission, which meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. to review Planning and Zoning related requests including subdivisions, annexations, and rezoning requests. Planning Commissioners have the opportunity to influence planning and development decisions in the community and surrounding area helping to shape the future of Spearfish.
Members are appointed by the Mayor and serve 5-year terms. The application is available online by CLICKING HERE.
In addition to filling out the application, applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest (which may be uploaded at the link above), including answers to the following questions:
Why are you interested in serving in this role?
What is your understanding of zoning, and how do you think zoning regulations impact community development?
What is your understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Planning Commission?
Do you have any relevant professional or volunteer experience that would contribute to your role on the Planning Commission?
The application will remain open until the position is filled.