Chapter 2.18 — DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Jackson design review committee is an official advisory committee of the city. (Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

The committee shall be comprised of five members who shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council on matters relating to land use and development permit procedures as set forth in Article IV of Title 17 (Development Code) of the Jackson Municipal Code. (Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

Members of the design review committee may be non-residents of the city. When appointing members to the design review committee, preference shall be given to residents and qualified electors of the city.

(Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

The mayor shall appoint members of the design review committee, with the approval of the city council, to serve two-year terms. There shall be no limit to the number of terms any member may serve.

(Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

• A. Members of the design review committee may be removed from office by a majority vote of the city council or by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city council.

• B. A member may resign from the design review committee by providing written notification to the city council.

• C. If a member of the design review committee is absent from two regular meetings of the committee within a period of 12 calendar months, unless by permission of the committee expressed in its official minutes, or is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, their office shall become vacant.

• D. If vacancies occur on the design review committee other than by the expiration of the term, they shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.

• (Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

All members of the design review committee shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

At the first regular meeting in December of each calendar year, the design review committee shall elect a chair and a vice-chair from among its members. The chair and vice-chair may serve successive terms. The secretary of the design review committee shall be the city clerk or designated deputy.

(Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

The design review committee shall meet as needed at a time and place fixed by the committee and shall hold such other meetings as shall from time to time be called in the manner and form required by law.

(Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)

The design review committee shall:

• A. Have all the authorities provided for in Article IV (Land Use and Development Permit Procedures) of Title 17 of the Jackson Municipal Code.

• B. Confer and make recommendations on any matter relating to land use and development permit procedures set forth in Article IV (Land Use and Development Permit Procedures) of Title 17 of the Jackson Municipal Code, and on any matter specifically referred by the city council.

• (Ord. 729 § 5, 2023)