The Architectural Review Board (ARB) was created by the City Council and is charged with reviewing development proposals citywide. The following types of development require ARB approval before a building permit may be issued: New permanent ground signs New homes New commercial...
Section 103 of the International Building Code allows the City of Norcross to establish a Construction Board of Appeals. The Construction Board of Appeals can overturn any decision, order or interpretation of the Building Official as it relates to the International Building Code...
Pursuant to the authority provided in the Housing Authorities Law, this board creates policy and administers them as needed to provide a safe and affordable home for low income individuals.
The Norcross Parks and GreenSpace Commission has been created to advise the City Council regarding the best use, development and maintennace of the parks and green space within the City of Norcross and to provide a focal point for citizen...
The Planning and Zoning Board makes recommendations to the City Council on rezoning applications, special use permits, and changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The recommendations of the Board are not binding, but rather meant to allow a full discussion...
The Zoning Board of Appeals is charged with hearing variance requests from the Zoning Ordinance. Some examples of requests typically heard by the Board includes requests to modify building setback requirements, height limitations, and parking requirements. The Board...
Goals are in the areas of: Green Building, Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, Trees and Green Space, Transportation and Air Quality, Recycling and Waste Reduction, Land Use, Education and Volunteerism. The commission will measure their success by assisting the City in the...
The Tree Preservation Board is established to assist the Community Development Department in interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 105 of the City Code) and to advise the Mayor and City Council on matters pertaining...
Citizens bring a valuable insight and provide skilled resources to City government. An avenue that the city uses to get this insight and participation is through the various Boards and Commissions of the City of Norcross. The citizen appointed to serve on these volunteer organizations represent the views of all citizens to the Mayor and Council. In this role, they make decisions and help recommend and review policies for the City of Norcross and its Council and Mayor. This questionnaire will assist the Council in its review process to determine applicant eligibility and qualifications for Board or Commission appointments.