Eureka Springs Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Adjustment

 

City staff work with members of the Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA), a group of seven Eureka Springs citizens appointed by City Council to oversee the City’s planning and zoning program.

Commission Records

Check out these archives of Commission Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings.

2024 Meeting Schedule

The Planning Commission/BOZA meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Workshops and Special Meetings (as announced)

  • March 12 @ 5pm; Workshop: B&B Moratorium

  • April 9 @ 5pm; Workshop: B&B Moratorium

  • May 14 @ 5pm; Workshop: B&B Moratorium

Regular Meetings

  • January 9 (Canceled)

  • February 13

  • March 12

  • April 9

  • May 14

  • June 11

  • July 9

  • August 13

  • September 10

  • October 8

  • November 12

  • December 10

Current Commissioners

Planning/BOZA Commissioners are appointed for 3-year terms.

  • Ann Tandy-Sallee (Position 1, Term Expires: 7.1.26)

  • Tom Buford, Secretary (Position 2, Term Expires: 1.1.26)

  • VACANT (Position 3, Term Expires: 7.1.23)

  • Susan Harman, Chair (Position 4, Term Expires: 7.1.24)

  • Ferguson Stewart, Vice-Chair (Position 5, Term Expires 1.1.25)

  • Susane Gruning (Position 6, Term Expires 1.1.27)

  • Joshua Dugan (Position 7, Term Expires 1.1.27)

Planning Commission/BOZA Duties

  1. Compile a Master Plan, annual work plan, and make comprehensive studies of present conditions and make projections for the future growth of the City.

  2. Create and maintain the Planning Area Map and the Zoning Map.

  3. Prepare plans for any portion of the Planning Area, including, but not limited to:

    • Land Use Plan

    • Master Street Plan

    • Community Facilities Plan

    • Environmental/Climate Action Plan

  4. Create and administer zoning regulations.

  5. To advise the City Council and City Staff with regard to appropriate policies or ordinances to implement plans.

  6. To promote public interest in and understanding of long-term coordinated municipal planning.

Volunteer for the Planning Commission/BOZA

Estimated commitment:

  • Each position serves for a three-year term

  • Approximately 2-4 hours per month