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Boards and Commissions

Fairfield's boards and commissions are comprised of residents of Fairfield who volunteer their time to assist the City in a variety of different ways.

Most of the terms of office for these non-compensated, volunteer positions expire on March 31. Therefore, Council begins advertising for upcoming vacancies each year in February. Residents are encouraged to watch the local newspapers, TV18 (Fairfield's government access channel) and the City's Web site for these announcements.

For questions regarding Fairfield's boards and commissions, please call the Clerk of Council at 513-867-5383 weekdays during business hours.

Visit the links below for more information on some of the boards, meeting schedules, agendas and minutes.

Board of Zoning Appeals
The primary responsibility of the board is to interpret the provisions of the Fairfield zoning code and to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement or decision of determination by an administrative officials in the enforcement of such codes.  Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas.

Cultural Arts Advisory Commission
The Cultural Arts Advisory Commission serves as an advisory group to the Parks and Recreation Board on cultural arts activities within Fairfield with special attention to public education of the importance of arts programming, to enlistment of support from civic groups and businesses, and to exploration of cultural arts opportunities for the City of Fairfield.

Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee reviews development plans in the Town Center (D-1 Zoning District).

Environmental Commission
The City of Fairfield Environmental Commission serves as an advisory body to the City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Board for the purpose of promoting Environmental Stewardship and maintaining and increasing the amount of tree cover on public and private land in Fairfield by coordinating, initiating and publicizing activities that affect the Community Forest and Community Environmental Resources.   Environmental Commission Meeting Agendas.

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission provides a vision for the ongoing development and growth of the city and its neighborhoods. It promotes and coordinates long-range planning, approves development plans and advises City Council on issues relating to growth and development.  Planning Commisson Meeting Agendas and Minutes.