Planning Commission Vacancy

Member Submission • June 28, 2024

 The online application is available on our website.

The Mayor and Council of the Town of Summerville are accepting applications from qualified Town of Summerville citizens to fill an immediate vacancy on the Planning Commission. 

 The Planning Commission’s duties are as follows:

  1. Promote comprehensive planning within the Town’s jurisdiction.
  2. Review and make recommendations to the Town Council concerning all proposed zoning and land development regulation amendments for conformity with the goals, procedures and recommendations contained within the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
  3. Review and make recommendations to the Town Council concerning all proposed annexations for conformity with the goals, procedures and recommendations contained within the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
  4. Review and make recommendations to the Town Council in regard to amendments to the Official Zoning Map.
  5. Review and make recommendations concerning major transportation projects affecting land within the Town’s jurisdiction.
  6. Review and make recommendations to the Town Council on public projects.
  7. Review and take action on street names.
  8. Review and make recommendations on other matters delegated by the Town Council, or on such other matters as may appropriately come before the Commission.

The Town of Summerville supports a policy of equal opportunity. The online application is available on our website under the Government drop-down, on the Boards and Commissions page.  Applications must be received by July 1, 2024.


If you have any questions, please contact Beth Messervy, Town Clerk, [email protected], 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483.

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