accommodations tax advisory committee  PURPOSE: Advises Council on the expenditure of accommodations tax funds generated locally for the purpose of promoting tourism, arts, and cultural affairs in the community.
WHO: The seven members of this committee serve two-year terms.
WHEN: Approximately three meetings are held per year at City Hall in March and April. Meetings usually last one to four hours. Mid-year disbursements from time to time may require additional meetings.
STAFF CONTACT: Phillip Robey, robeyp@greatergreenville.com, 467-4436.
Requirement: Members are selected from the hospitality and lodging industry, as well as from the community at large. Residency is required for at-large member. The business location of the Hospitality and Lodging members must be located in the city.
DOCUMENTS:
Grants in Aid Policy and Procedures
arts in public places commission
PURPOSE: Develops and periodically revises a master plan for the identification of strategic sites for the placement of objects of art in public places throughout the City. Objects of art shall include sculpture, murals, historic markers and plaques, fountains, monuments, and other two and three dimensional objects which a reasonable person would perceive to be decorative in character, whether by design or the creator or by impact on the public. Recommends policies which enhance and expand the use of art as integral parts of public space. Reviews concept proposals for specific art objects. Reviews design or concept renderings.
WHO: Seven members serve three-year terms.
WHEN: 4 pm, fourth Thursday of the month in the Fifth Floor conference room of City Hall.
STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Rigby, rigbyj@greatergreenville.com, 467-4552
Meeting Calendar
APPLICATIONS:
Art Installation
board of zoning appeals
PURPOSE: Hears and decides where it is alleged that there is an error of law in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Administrator.
WHO: Seven members serve three-year terms.
WHEN: Meets on third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m., City Hall. Click here for the calendar.
STAFF CONTACT: Bryan Wood, woodbr@greatergreenville.com, Zoning Administrator, 467-4476.
Meeting Calendar
APPLICATIONS:
Appeal of Administrator’s Decision
Special Exception
Variance
Waiver of Time Limit
commission on fire and police practices
PURPOSE: The Commission on Fire and Police Practices addresses grievances of uniformed employees in the fire and police departments and hears concerns of members of the public about the conduct of fire fighters and/or police officers, and makes recommendations to the City Council and to the City Manager about practices and procedures in effect at the respective departments.
WHO: Five members serve five-year terms.
WHEN: Meets quarterly (January, April, July, and October) and as special needs arise, at 5:30 p.m., City Hall.
STAFF CONTACT: Athena Miller, millera@greatergreenville.com, Human Resource Director, 864-467-4535.
Requirement: Applicants are subject to a thorough reference check and must be at least 30 years of age.
community development advisory committee
PURPOSE: Advises the Community Development Division Staff in planning, development, implementation, and assessment of all projects funded or proposed to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs.
WHO: Twelve members serve two-year terms.
WHEN: Approximately 4-6 meetings per year during September through March at 5:00 p.m., City Hall.
STAFF CONTACT: David Gray, grayd@greatergreenville.com, Community Development, 467-4566.
construction and maintenance board of adjustments & appeals
PURPOSE: Acts upon appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of the Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fuel Gas Code, National Electrical Code, Fire Code, Energy Code, or Property Maintenance Code.
WHO: Nine members serve three-year terms.
WHEN: Meets second Tuesday of each month, 4:00 p.m., at City Hall. Click here to view the annual Construction Board Public Hearing calendar.
STAFF CONTACT: Steve Landrith, landris@greatergreenville.com, Building and Zoning, 467-4553.
Requirement: Residency is required for the lay member. For other members, residency is not required, but all members must be licensed by the State of South Carolina in the fields of architecture, engineering, electrical engineering, general contractor, mechanical engineering, and plumbing.
design and preservation commission
PURPOSE: Acts on requests for exterior modifications to buildings/structures in Preservation Overlay Districts and in the Central Business District; makes recommendations to City Council on new Preservation Overlay Districts.
WHO: Nine members, three-year terms.
WHEN: Meets monthly, first Thursdays, 4:00 p.m., City Hall. Click here for the annual meeting calendar.
STAFF CONTACT: Bryan Wood, woodbr@greatergreenville.com, Zoning Administrator, 467-4476.
Requirement: Members must be licensed by the State of South Carolina in the fields of architecture, engineering, real estate, landscape architecture. Developers, preservationists, historic district residents/property owners, and Central Business District residents/property owners also make up the composition of the Commission.
Meeting Calendar
Applications:
Appeal of Administrator’s Decision
Certificate of Appropriateness – DPC
Hardship Exemption
Waiver of Time Limit
Preservation Links
City of Greenville Historic Districts
National Register of Historic Places
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Preservation Briefs
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Park Service
firemen's pension fund board of trustees
PURPOSE: Manages the Firemen's Pension Fund; raises funds for the pensioning of disabled and retired firefighters of the City Fire Department.
WHO: Five members serve four-year terms.
WHEN: Meets once a year in January or February as needed. Meeting times TBA.
STAFF CONTACT: Athena Miller, millera@greatergreenville.com
greenville housing authority
PURPOSE: Plans, undertakes, finances, constructs, and operates public housing projects and programs in the City of Greenville.
WHO: Seven members serve five-year terms.
WHEN: Meets third Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in GHA office, Scott Towers.
STAFF CONTACT: Ginny Stroud, stroudg@greatergreenville.com, Community Development Administrator, 467-4568.
municipal election commission
PURPOSE: Conducts/supervises all municipal and special elections.
WHO: Three members serve six-year terms.
WHEN: Meets three to four times per year during election year or as needed. Meets at City Hall, times TBA.
STAFF CONTACT: Camilla Pitman, pitmanc@greatergreenville.com, Interim City Clerk, 467-4431.
planning commission
PURPOSE: Makes recommendations to City Council on zoning and annexation issues; reviews and approves all new subdivisions; is involved in comprehensive planning to improve the health and welfare of the public.
WHO: The Planning Commission consists of 7 City of Greenville residents appointed by City Council. Members of the Board serve four-year terms, and may serve for two terms.
WHEN: Meets monthly on second Thursday at 4 pm at City Hall. Click here to view the annual meeting calendar.
STAFF CONTACT: Bryan Wood, woodb@greatergreenville.com, Zoning Administrator, 467-4476.
For preliminary subdivisions, you may contact the City Engineering Office at daviss@greatergreenville.com or (864) 467-4400.
Meeting Calendar
APPLICATIONS:
Appeal of Administrator’s Decision
Land Development (Subdivision)
Planned Development
Street Name Change
Text Amendment
Waiver of Time Limit
Zoning Map Amendment
other boards and commissions
The Mayor and City Council also appoint a limited number of members to the following boards, which do not directly advise City Council, but act as policy-making boards and oversee the operations of their respective independent agencies. For information on these boards and commissions, call the City Clerk at 467-4431.
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Donaldson Development Commission
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Greenville Airport Commission
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Greenville Hospital Board of Trustees
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Greenville Housing Futures, Inc.
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Greenville Transit Authority
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