Appointed Boards & Commissions

Burlington's volunteer Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions perform the important function of advising the City Council about matters including preservation of historic sites, zoning, recreational facilities, and traffic within the City.

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Quasi-Judicial Bodies:
Board of Adjustment:
Considers appeals to zoning variations. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:30am, City Council Chambers, Municipal Building.
Contact: Joey Lea, Inspections Division.

Burlington Historic Preservation Commission:
Advises City Council regarding the historic preservation of the community and directs the local historic site and district program. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm, City Council Chambers, Municipal Building.
Contact: Daniel Shoffner, Planning and Community Development Department 


Advisory Bodies:
Burlington Minimum Housing Commission:
Hears matters concerning housing conditions and condemnation requests in the City. Meets 4th Tuesday, 10 am, City Council Chambers, Municipal Building.
Contact: David Beal, Planning and Community Development Department

Tree and Appearance Commission:
Makes recommendations to City Council regarding community appearance. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00pm, Public Works Conference Room, 235 E. Summit Avenue.
Contact: Jeff Parsons, Cemetery and Grounds Division

Planning and Zoning Commission:
Advises City Council on planning, zoning and subdivision matters. Meets 4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm, City Council Chambers, Municipal Building.
Contact: Amy Nelson, Planning and Community Development Department

Recreation and Parks Commission:
Advises City Council on matters involving recreational facilities operated by the City. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm, Kernodle Center, 1535 S. Mebane Street.
Contact: Tony Laws, Recreation and Parks Department

Traffic Commission:
Considers matters relative to the safe and efficient flow of traffic in the City. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, City Council Chambers, Municipal Building.
Contact: Chris Clow, Traffic Systems 


Others:
Burlington - Alamance Airport Authority:
Advises City Council regarding the operation and development of the regional airport. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 Noon, Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport.
Contact: Dan Danieley

Burlington - Graham Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control:
Oversees the operation of ABC Stores and disburses profits from the sale of alcoholic beverages. Meets the last Thursday of the following months: Jan, Apr, Jun, Jul, Oct; at 4:30pm, General Office, 603 W. Harden Street, Graham.

Burlington Housing Authority:
Directs all federal housing projects within the City. Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 12 noon, Housing Authority Office, 133 N. Ireland Street.
Contact: Ernest Mangum