Planning Commission

Overview

• Upcoming Public Hearings

The Planning Commission is an advisory board that makes recommendations to the Council on future growth and development issues that affect the Town and advises the Town Council concerning the implementation of plans, including, but not limited to, review and comment on all zoning text and map amendments as required by G.S. 160D-604. In addition to or as part of its regular meeting schedule, the Planning Commission shall attend public hearings on proposed zoning text and map amendments scheduled by the Town Council.

Please review the Town of Boone Unified Development Ordinance, Article 2 Administrative Mechanisms (Sections 2.02 & 2.05), and Article 9 Amendments for more information about the PC.

Board Openings

For more information continue through this page to view the Membership and Current Roster sections or visit the Apply for a Board or Commission page.  

Membership

The PC consists of seven (7) members who are appointed by Town Council for 3-year terms.   All members shall be residents of the Town of Boone.

One membership position on the PC shall be designated for an Appalachian State University student; provided, that more than one Appalachian State University student position may be appointed at the discretion of the Town Council. The designated Appalachian State University student member shall serve a term of one (1) year.

Student Board Application

Board Application

Powers and Duties

1. Prepare, review, maintain, monitor, and periodically update and recommend to the governing board a comprehensive plan, and such other plans as deemed appropriate and conduct ongoing related research, data collection, mapping, and analysis. 
2. Facilitate and coordinate resident engagement and participation in the planning process. 
3. Develop and recommend policies, ordinances, development regulations, administrative procedures, and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner. 
4. Advise the governing board concerning the implementation of plans, including, but not limited to, review and comment on all zoning text and map amendments as required by G.S. 160D-604. The Planning Commission shall not, however, have the power to “initiate” changes to the Ordinance, as the term “initiate” is used in, Section 9.02; 
5. Exercise any functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the governing board may direct. 
6. 6. Review and either approve or deny proposed minor subdivision requests when a portion of the land to be subdivided lies within a Designated Water Supply Watershed District, based upon the application of Articles 5 and 29 of the Ordinance; and 
7. Perform any other related duties that the Council may direct. 

Meetings

• 6:00 pm
• 4th Monday of every month at Town Council Chambers, 1500 Blowing Rock Road
• The PC is currently meeting virtually, through WebEx, a video-conferencing software.  Please contact the Planning & Inspections Department by email (planning@townofboone.net) or by phone (828-268-6960) for more information on how to watch or participate in the PC meetings. 

2023 Town of Boone Planning & Inspections Board/Commission Meeting Schedule

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Planning Commission Meeting Dates - 2023

All Planning Commission meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested can attend any of the Commission's meetings. Every other month is a joint Public Hearing/Planning Commission meeting where the Planning Commission is joined by Town Council.  

On this page, you will find Meeting Date Tables in Section 1., and Resources in Section 2. 

The HPC currently meets virtually using video conferencing software, WebEx. For more information, see Section 3 below.

1. Meeting Date Tables

2. Resources

Interested in Parcel Information

Please use the interactive zoning map maintained by the Town's GIS system to look up parcel location.

Information about the Public Hearing Packet

The public hearing packet containing details for each case will be published one week before the meeting and can be viewed/downloaded on the Town of Boone meeting portal accessed through the following link: Town of Boone Meeting Portal. 

To view the packet use the options on the portal screen to select either the Planning Commission or Town Council/Planning Commission in the drop-down menu or scroll to the meeting date to view the packet information.  

Questions about the Meeting Dates

Please see the Town of Boone Planning & Inspections Meeting Schedule provided as a PDF.  

3. Attending Virtually Through WebEx

For those interested in attending this meeting, please contact Jane Shook (jane.shook@townofboone.net) to receive a WebEx invite to the meeting.  

Roster