The P & Z Commission is made up of citizens who volunteer their time to research, review, and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on current and long-range planning. These meetings are an important part of the public process and discussion about growth.
The P&Z Commission holds public hearings on proposed rezonings and makes recommendations to the County Commission on adopting or amending the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, and Land Development Code.
P&Z Commission Responsibilities:
To review & conduct public hearings on proposed rezoning of properties in Marion County & to make recommendations to the county commission in regard to adoption & amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code or Land Development Code elements or portions thereof.
The Local Planning Agency shall be composed of seven members to be appointed by the county commission.
- The areas of planning, environmental science and the development industry should be considered in appointing members.
- Applicants should have the ability to address issues relating to evaluation of development impact in diverse areas of the county.
- All members shall serve a term of four years.
- No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms.
RETURN FORM TO:
MARION COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
601 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Or via email to: Commissionadmin@marionfl.org
For questions, call 352-438-2323
To be eligible, you must be a qualified voter and resident of Marion County. This is a volunteer position.
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