Board vacancies

The City of Riverside is currently seeking citizens who are interested in serving on the city’s advisory boards and commissions. This announcement comes as a few seats are currently open for the Personnel Advisory Board and the Property Maintenance Board, as well as a few positions that opened at the beginning of April.

City officials are looking for applicants willing to offer their assistance on one of the various boards or commissions. These boards and commissions assist council through their participation of community improvement efforts. All positions are on a volunteer basis and most meet once a month. Applications are available online, https://www. riversideoh.gov/government/ boards-and-commissions/, along with a brief description of each board and commission.

The current open positions are as follows:

Property Maintenance Appeals Board (one unexpired term to Feb. 14, 2022): The Board hears all appeals related to the enforcement of the Exterior Property Maintenance Code and Nuisance Abatement Ordinance, and by a concurring ote of the majority of its members may reerse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the decision appealed from, and will make such order or determination as in its opinion ought to be made. Failure to secure concurring otes shall be deemed a confirmation of the decision of the inspector.

Personnel Appeals Board (two unexpired terms to April 6, 2023): The Personnel Appeals Board hears appeals from City employees in the non-exempt serice who are not part of a collectie bargaining agreement, who hae been suspended, demoted in position or compensation, or discharged.

Planning Commission (two four-year terms April 7, 2021 – April 6, 2025): The Planning Commission acts as the platting authority for the City reiewing the subdiision or combination of land for new and existing deelopments. In addition, the Planning Commission reiews deelopment plans and makes recommendations to Council regarding land uses and design standards.

Board of Zoning Appeals (two four-year terms April 7, 2021 – April 6, 2025): The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for variances (exceptions) from the Zoning Code in accordance with the procedures and standards for those exceptions. The Board of Zoning Appeals also hears appeals of determinations of City staff regarding the Zoning Code.

Any questions regarding the application or the process to be appointed should be emailed to the clerk of council at klewallen@riversideoh.gov.