FY2022

Boards and Commissions: • The Planning and Zoning Commission is charged with drafting and implementation of the zoning code and subdivision regulations in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Commission members review annexations and requests for rezoning and subdivision; making a final recommendation to City Council. • The Board of Adjustment reviews requests for special exceptions, variances and other appeals pertaining to the zoning code. • The Historic Preservation Commission conducts studies and implements regulations designed to promote the preservation of historic landmarks and districts. • The Public Art Advisory Committee administers the Public Art Program by determining the placement of public art, the type of art to be used in a specific project, and the artist to be engaged; overseeing the acceptance of gifts of art; overseeing the maintenance and disposition of public art; and overseeing expenditures of the Public Art Program budget. • Housing and Community Development Commission assesses and reviews policies and planning documents related to the provision of housing, jobs, and services for low and moderate income residents, reviews policies and programs of the Neighborhood Services division and makes recommendations regarding the use of public funds to meet the needs of low and moderate income residents. The Commission also seeks public participation in assessing needs and identifying strategies to meet these needs. • The Board of Appeals holds appeal hearings on and determines the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the International Building Code, International Residential Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Dangerous Building Code and the Iowa City Housing Code.

Neighborhood & Development Services Personnel: FY2020 FY2021

FY2022

Total FTEs

42.43

*44.55

44.55

* In fiscal year 2021, the Sustainability Coordinator was moved from the Neighborhood & Development Services Department to the City Manager’s Office.

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