Commissions and Boards
Planning Commission: The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing rezoning requests, conditional use permits and promoting the comprehensive plan.
Appointment to Planning Commission
The Town Council of Clifton Forge is soliciting Town residents to apply to fill a vacant seat on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is responsible for zoning, planning and development review and recommendations to Town Council.
Applications are available online and at Town Hall and will be accepted through Friday, July 9, 2021. Please send a letter of interest with you name, address, phone, email address and qualifications to:
Clerk of Clifton Forge Council
P.O. Box 631
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
Please contact the Town Manager’s office at (540) 863-2500 if you have any questions.
The Planning Commission meets on the 1st Thursday of each month as needed.
Members:
Susan Goings
Diana Kling Smith, Chairperson
Ione Callendar
David Oeltjen
Pamela Irvine
John Riley
AGENDAS:
Town of Clifton Forge Va Planning Commission public hearing AGENDA 8-6-20 (Adobe .pdf)
Town of Clifton Forge Va Planning Commission public hearing AGENDA 5-7-20 (Microsoft Word)
ARB (Architectural Review Board): The Architectural Review Board reviews new construction, modifications, and demolition in the Town’s historic district to preserve, protect, and encourage appropriate rehabilitation of the Town’s designated historic architectural, and cultural resources.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD VACANCIES
The Town Council of Clifton Forge is soliciting individuals to apply to fill a vacant seat on the Architectural Review Board (ARB).
The purpose of the Board shall be to promote the general welfare of the public through the protection and preservation of structures and spaces located in the downtown commercial district of the Town of Clifton Forge. Further, the Board shall insure that any new development or exterior alteration of existing structures and spaces and their environment is in harmony with the character of the area.
Applications for committees and boards are available available online and the Town Manager’s office at Town Hall. Please send a letter of interest with your name, address, phone, email address and qualifications to:
Clerk of Clifton Forge Council
P.O. Box 631
Clifton Forge, Va. 24422
Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 5:00pm. Please contact the Town Manager’s office at 540-863-2500 if you have any questions.
The ARB meets on the third Thursday of each month, on an as needed basis.
Documents
Town of Clifton Forge Architectural Review Board (ARB) Application (Fillable)
Sign Application (Fillable)
Minutes
Members
David Oeltjen
Amy Rice Dew
Gayle McIntosh
Wilma McClung
Dorothy Hayslett
Board of Zoning Appeals: The Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals by persons aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Administrator. The Board may reverse, affirm or modify the decision of the Zoning Administrator. The Board shall, in specific cases, authorize variances from the Zoning Ordinance. The Board shall grant special exceptions, when authorized by the Zoning Ordinance, upon proper application.
Members:
Martha Edwards
E. C. Jones, Jr.
Richard Deaton
S. Miller Brantley
Diana K. Smith
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS VACANCIES
The Town Council of Clifton Forge is soliciting individuals to apply to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Application – printer friendly Adobe .pdf
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets to hear appeals by persons aggrieved by any decision of the Zoning Administrator. The Board may reverse, affirm or modify the decision of the Zoning Administrator. The Board shall, in specific cases, authorize variances from the Zoning Ordinance. The Board shall grant special exceptions, when authorized by the Zoning Ordinance, upon proper application.
Applications for committees and boards are available available online and the Town Manager’s office at Town Hall. Please send a letter of interest with your name, address, phone, email address and qualifications to:
Clerk of Clifton Forge Council
P.O. Box 631
Clifton Forge, Va. 24422
Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:00pm. Please contact the Town Manager’s office at 540-863-2500 if you have any questions.
EDA (Economic Development Authority) Board
Members:
Glen Perry
Brandon Caldwell
Roy Wright
Jennifer Oeltjen
Richard Deaton
Ronald Goings
Library Board: The Clifton Forge Public Library Board advises the Council and the Town Manager on all matters pertaining to the town library.
ARMORY AUTHORITY BOARD VACANCIES
The Town Council of Clifton Forge is soliciting individuals to apply to fill two (2) vacant seats on the Armory Authority Board.
The Armory Authority Board meets to manage the armory facility.
Applications for committees and boards are available online and the Town Manager’s office at Town Hall. Please send a letter of interest with your name, address, phone, email address and qualifications to: Clerk of Clifton Forge Council, P.O. Box 631, Clifton Forge, Va. 24422
