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Boards & Commissions
The Town of Summerville’s citizens have an opportunity to volunteer their time and expertise on a number of citizen committees, boards, and commissions. Appointments to any of the boards or commissions of the Town shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. Boards, by state and local statute, have regulatory authority; the other groups are considered mostly advisory in nature.
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Beautification Committee
The Summerville Beautification Committee (SBC) exists to provide strategic counsel regarding beautification and improvement of Summerville.
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee
This seven-member citizen appointed Committee was established by Town Council to advise the Town on bicycle and pedestrian issues.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Our Board of Zoning Appeals is a five-citizen appointed board hears appeals of the Zoning Ordinance and requests for appeals to the written decision of the Zoning Administrator.
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Commercial Design Review Board
Seven citizens make up the Commercial Design Review Board. The board reviews all proposed commercial development within the Town of Summerville to ensure that the Town’s commercial corridors contribute to a sense of place and pride and further strengthen the integrity of Summerville’s historic and best characteristics.
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Finance Committee
Find more information including meeting videos from the Finance Committee.
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Historic District / Board of Architectural Review
The Historic District / Board of Architectural Review reviews all new construction, exterior modifications, and/or demolition of buildings within the Town of Summerville’s Downtown Historic District. The Historic District/Board of Architectural Review is appointed by Town Council and staffed by the Planning and Economic Development Department.
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Hospitality & Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee
This is an ad hoc committee that reviews applications for local Hospitality and Accommodations tax funds and makes recommendations to Council for disbursement of funds to nonprofit organizations that promote tourism in Summerville.
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviews land planning applications and makes recommendations to Town Council on items such as rezoning, zoning ordinance amendments, the Comprehensive Plan, the Capital Improvements Plan, and other items as directed by Town Council.
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Redevelopment Corporation
Access the agendas, minutes, and other details of the redevelopment corporation.
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Standing Committee
Here you can access the minutes from Standing Committee meetings.
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State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
View the agendas and minutes for the State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee.
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Town Council
Town Council is the main governing body for Summerville. Find their agendas and minutes.