Planning and Zoning Commission

This Commission was established by City Ordinance and consists of not more than fifteen (15) nor less than seven (7) members which include:

  1. The Mayor

  2. A member of the Board of Aldermen

  3. all other members shall be residents of the City appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Board of Aldermen.

This Commission shall elect a Chair and a Secretary annually from among its membership. Meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday (As needed) and third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M.


Duties and Responsibilities of the Planning and Zoning Commission

  • Conduct studies and recommend to the Board of Aldermen plans, goals and objectives relating to the growth, development and redevelopment of the City.

  • Prepare and recommend to the Board of Aldermen Policies, ordinances and administrative procedures and other means for carrying out plans for the City in a coordinated, efficient manner.

  • Prepare and recommend to the Board of Aldermen regulations governing the zoning and subdivision of land within the City including, but not limited to, requirements for the coordinated development of the City. Such recommendations may involve the coordination of streets within subdivisions, with other existing or planned streets or with other existing or planned streets or with other features of either the Comprehensive Plan or Official Map; for adequate open spaces for traffic, recreation, light and air; for distribution of population and traffic; for requirements as to the extent and manner of installation of all utility installations and recommended manner of enforcements.

  • Hold public hearings on rezoning applications, text amendments and conditional use permits and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen.

  • Make recommendations regarding the approval or disapproval of plans and plats for land subdivision.

  • Hold public hearings and make recommendations regarding variances to land subdivision and platting.

  • Make reports to the Board of Aldermen on its investigations, transactions and recommendations

Current members include

Chairman
Terry Kathcart
11/2023 - 11/2024

Secretary
Valorie Simpson
04/2023 - 04/2024

Mayor
Troy Smith
08/2023 - 08-2027

Alderman
David Keene
04/2023 - 04/2027

Commissioner
Joshua Breeze
08/2023 - 08/2027

Commissioner
David Kinsman
11/2023 - 11/2027

Commissioner
Jeff LaMontia
08/2024 - 08/2028

Commissioner
Burnis Coleman
08/2020 - 08/2028

Commissioner
Steve Cobb
08/2024 - 08/2027

Commissioner
Gary Walker
04/2024 -08/2028

Commissioner
Marianne Hill
07/2024 - 07/2029

Commissioner
Sam Baird
07/2024 - 07/2027

Would you like to join one of our boards? If so please fill out the form below and submit it to :
City Clerk by mail at:  PO Box 187, Willard, MO 65781, email at: clerk@cityofwillard.org, or drop off at Willard City Hall, 224 W. Jackson St.

Board Appointment application