Zoning Committee Charter & Guide

• The Zoning Committee (ZC) will Meet on the 1st/2nd/3rd Tuesday of every month
• The expressed purpose of the ZC, as much as reasonably possible, shall be to:
  • Gather information & perform fact-finding;
  • Both (1) function as the first point of contact for and (2) represent the community to potential developers and other outside interests; and ultimately
  • Work with developers to (1) facilitate and (2) ready for presentation to neighbors, projects planned for spaces of a residential, commercial, or industrial nature that fall within the boundaries of Fishtown.
• The Zoning Committee shall treat Fishtown residents, developers, and outside interests in an unbiased manner.
• Speak on the behalf of the FNA on matters related to zoning and ordinances affecting zoning in Fishtown.
• Write letters to and appear at the Zoning Board of Adjustments on behalf of the FNA
• Schedule and run zoning committee meeting and community meetings related to zoning in Fishtown.
• Assign zoning committee representatives for ZBA hearings and Civic Design Review committees.
• Coordinate Joint Zoning meetings with neighboring RCOs.
• Designate a Zoning Committee Member to assist with any of the activities listed in 1 through 5, above.
• Respond to media requests for information on Zoning related issues.
• Manage the FNA committee in accordance with the FNA Bylaws and Zoning Committee Procedures.
• Update and submit FNA's RCO application as required by law, following the FNA Board's approval of the application.