Boards and Commissions

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a five member board that is appointed by the Shenandoah County Circuit Court. The Board is tasked with hearing and deciding appeals from decisions made by the Zoning Administrator and requests for the relaxing of the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. All appeals presented to the Board are on a case by case basis and every request for a variance needs to meet standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and Code of Virginia. The Board has no set meeting schedule, rather meeting as needed.

Historic Overlay District Review Board

The Historic Overlay District Review Board (HODRB) reviews projects within the Historic Overlay District (HOD) relating to physical changes of buildings and other structures and offer non-binding recommendations. Ordinary maintenance and paint color are exempted from review. The HODRB consists of seven members; three residents of the Town, three owners of property located within the HOD, and one Town staff member. The Board has no set meeting schedule, rather meeting as needed.

Planning Commission

The purpose of the Planning Commission is to assist the Town Council in anticipating and guiding future growth, development, and change by preparing plans, ordinances, studies, reports, and other documents for consideration by the Town Council.

The New Market Planning Commission meets the 1st Monday of each quarter at 6:30 pm and as needed, in the Council Chambers of the Arthur L. Hildreth, Jr., Municipal Building.

Volunteer to Serve on a Board or Commission

For those interested in serving on the Planning Commission, Historic Overlay District Review Board or the Board of Zoning Appeals, please feel free to look over the Volunteer Application for additional information concerning each board. If you have any questions or wish to submit a completed application please make sure to contact the Town Planner. Applications will be passed along to the Town Council for their consideration on future appointments as seats become available.

Boards and Commissions

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