Planning & Zoning Boards
The Chandler Planning Commission prepares documents and reports related to the overall planning of the growth, development, and redevelopment of the Town of Chandler. The commission also oversees the uses of all parcels within the Town of Chandler, as well as assists the Chandler Town Council with determining residential, commercial, and industrial district boundaries.
The Chandler Planning Commission meets every second Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Chandler Town Hall. The Town of Chandler’s Planning Commission now has fixed dates for Site/Building Plan Reviews – the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Chandler Town Hall. Both meetings are open to the public.
Current Planning Commission members are:
- Ron Whitledge, President – no term limit while on Town Council
- Donna Williams, Vice President
- Kathy Lemmons, Secretary – no term limit
- Ray Jenkins – term expires Jan. 6, 2025
- Terry Cupp – term expires Jan. 1, 2024
- Bryan Crowley – no term limit
- Jason Higgs – term expires Jan. 2, 2023
- Michael Bell, Executive Director of the Town of Chandler Planning & Zoning Department
In addition to the Planning Commission, the Town of Chandler also utilizes a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to conduct administrative reviews upon the appeal of any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Executive Director, who serves as the town’s Zoning Compliance Officer. The BZA can also determine similar uses for property, as well as hold public hearings to determine variances to the Zoning Code to the Town of Chandler. The BZA meets on an as-needed basis. Meetings are open to the public.
Current members are:
- Donna Williams, Chairman – term expires Dec. 31, 2024
- Ray Jenkins, Vice Chairman – term expires Dec. 31, 2021
- Jason Higgs – term expires Dec. 31, 2023
- Beth Krohn – term expires Dec. 31, 2024
- Doug Cook – term expires Dec. 31, 2022