City of Frostburg Seeks to Fill Seat on the Planning Commission
**This position has been filled as of July 2023**
The Frostburg Mayor and City Council are currently looking to fill one vacant position on the Frostburg Planning Commission. The role of the Planning Commission is to make formal recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters regarding land use and community planning.
The Planning Commission is a citizen board composed of seven members appointed by the Mayor and City Council who serve for three-year terms at staggered intervals. Members must be residents within the City Limits of Frostburg, MD.
Duties of the Planning Commission include:
- Assisting in the preparation, development, and adoption of the Frostburg Comprehensive Plan;
- Review and approve or disapprove subdivision applications, variance requests, plans, plats, and commercial/industrial/multifamily site plans
- Formulate zoning regulations
These include enforcement of the Frostburg Zoning Ordinance and the procedures set forth in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, ensuring consistency with the Frostburg Comprehensive Plan, and assisting in the preparation of text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as needed.
Members generally have an interest in comprehensive community planning, zoning and development of land, protection of the environment, and a desire to assist the City of Frostburg with land-use policies to protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents.
Applicants must have the skills necessary to interact with the public, including patience and communication. Generally, the PC meets during evening hours on an as-needed basis when applications are submitted to the Community Development Department.
Any interested persons may submit a resume to the Community Development Department, attention Bethany Fife, by mail at P.O. Box 440, Frostburg, MD 21532, or by email to bfife@frostburgcity.org. For more information you may contact the Interim Community Development Director, Bethany Fife, at 301-689-6000, ext. 110 or bfife@frostburgcity.org.
For more information, please contact:
Bethany Fife
City of Frostburg
301-689-6000 ext. 110
