Accepting Applications for the Board of Adjustments

The Town of Slaughterville is seeking dedicated residents to apply for an open seat on the Board of Adjustment.

This is a volunteer position for a three year term ending December 2028.

This is a unique opportunity to provide a valuable public service by impartially hearing and deciding on applications and appeals related to our community’s zoning ordnance .

The ideal candidate is an impartial community member with strong analytical and communication skills. Candidates with an interest or experience in planning, land use or community development is a plus, but not required.

The Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body under state law to provide relief in special cases where the exact application of the terms of the ordinance would be unduly restrictive and cause a hardship.  Its function is to hear and decide upon the interpretation and the application of the provisions of the zoning ordinance in these cases.  Although the board has certain discretionary powers in making its decisions, these powers have definite limits.  The board must always abide by and comply with the powers granted to it by the local zoning ordinance and the state enabling act.  The local zoning ordinance may not confer powers on the board which are not authorized by the state enabling act.
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​The Board of Adjustment does not have regularly scheduled meetings.  The meetings are called on an "as needed" basis.   Interested applicants can find the application online or at town hall or by calling 405-872-3000.