Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission, also known as Planning and Zoning (P&Z), is created through City ordinance and State statues. The Commission consists of seven appointed City residents who serve staggered four year terms. Members are appointed by the City’s Board of Directors. The Commission functions to review development permits and other planning related items, such as adopting a new city plan. Development permits include: significant developments, lot splits, use permits, rezoning, and platting. With the exception of lot splits, the Commission provides recommendations to the Board of Directors. Provided that there is new business, the Planning Commission meets regularly on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM, following the Board of Adjustment, in the City’s Board Room.

Board of Adjustment

The Siloam Springs Board of Adjustment (BoA), also empowered through state law, consists of the same membership as the P&Z. The Board of Adjustment’s role is to review variance permit requests, in which an applicant wishes to vary from the zoning Code for a development permit or building permit due to a qualified hardship or special exception. The Board exercises sole authority over the approval of variance requests. Provided that there is new business, the BoA meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM, preceding the Planning Commission, in the City’s Board Room.

Members

  • Seat 1: Thomas Montgomery | Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2023
  • Seat 2: Chris Salley, Vice Chair | Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2023
  • Seat 3: Isaac McKinney | Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2023       
  • Seat 4: Ted Song | Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2024
  • Seat 5: J.W. Smith, Chair | Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2024
  • Seat 6: Katie Rennard | Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2026
  • Seat 7: Kevin Williams, Secretary | Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2026

Meetings
Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. Planning Commission meetings can be viewed here and reruns can be seen on Cox Cable Channel 245.

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

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Application for Appointment to Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

At present, all appointment seats are occupied, and no vacancies are available. The terms of service for the Board of Adjustment last for four years. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be residents of the City of Siloam Springs. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate their commitment to diligently review packet information before each meeting and maintain regular attendance at board meetings. It's essential to note that serving on the Board of Adjustment is voluntary, and members do not receive any salary or compensation for their service.

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Contact
You may contact the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment through this email: planningcommission@siloamsprings.com. Contact should NOT be for routine planning questions, please direct these to City Planning staff Planning Division.