Volunteers Needed to Serve on Board of Zoning Appeals

The Pierce Township Board of Trustees is seeking applications from Township residents interested in serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Citizens interested in these appointments must be residents of the unincorporated area of the Township. Each Board consists of five members and two alternates appointed by the Board of Trustees. Each full member serves a five-year term, while alternates serve two-year terms and vote in the absence of a member. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets monthly meets as needed, usually evenings, when applications are received to hear requests for variances and appeals. The current vacancies available are for 1 Regular Position, and for 2 Alternate Positions.

Interested volunteers are invited to send a letter of interest and resume and respond to the on- line questionnaire (below) by December 29, 2023 to Eddie McCarthy, Community Development and Planning Director: emccarthy@piercetownship.org or by mail to 950 Locust Corner Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245.

To learn more about the Pierce Township Zoning Department and these appointments, visit www.Piercetownship.org or call Eddie McCarthy, Community Development and Planning Director at 513-947-2010.

On-Line Questionnaire

Zoning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals

Applicant Questionnaire

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I am interested in serving on which board, please select:

Board of Zoning Appeals

Zoning Commission

Both Boards

I am interested in serving as:

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Member

Please describe the general nature of the area where you live (e.g. rural or urban setting, small or large lot, subdivision, public or private roadway, etc.)

Please describe the characteristics of Pierce Township that are most appealing to you and why?:

Please outline what you believe to be the fundamental steps involved in a decision-making processes. What attributes can you bring to a group decision-making process?:

Have you ever participated or served on a public or private board responsible for creating policies and/or for making quasi-judicial decisions? If so, please describe your roll and/or responsibilities:

According to Ohio Revised Code Section 519.02, what are the fundamental purposes for implementing a Township Zoning Resolution? Do you agree with those purposes? If not, why?:

The BZA and Commission may meet as often as twice a month (typically, once a month for the Commission and “as needed” for the BZA), depending upon the volume of zoning activity. Are you able to devote ample time prior to each meeting to review and prepare for meeting agendas?:

Would you be willing to attend periodic training or work sessions to improve upon your understanding of zoning principals and regulations?:

What, if any, professional or volunteer work experience, training, or formal education do you have in zoning, construction, real estate, property development, civil engineering, public administration or similar field? Please describe in detail:

Are you aware of any aspect of your employment or current circumstances that could result in “conflict of interest” issues being raised on more than an occasional basis? If so, please explain:

Please provide any other details regarding the skills or abilities you posses that would make you an ideal choice for appointment or reappointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals or Zoning Commission:

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