PUBLIC NOTICE
LINCOLN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners hereby gives notice that one seat, District 2 representative, on the Lincoln County Planning Commission is open for application. District 2 is comprised of the Townships of Brooklyn, Pleasant, Norway, Eden, Fairview, Highland, Lincoln, Delaware, Grant, Lynn, Canton, Dayton, and LaValley, and the Cities of Beresford, Hudson, Fairview, Canton, and Worthing. Residents of District 2 who would like to serve on the Planning Commission are encouraged to apply.
The Planning Commission is the county’s committee for citizen involvement on development and land use issues. The Planning Commission primarily makes land use decisions on conditional uses and subdivisions, and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on amendments to the comprehensive plan and its implementing ordinances.
The Planning Commission typically meets on the second Wednesday and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Canton. They may hold additional workshops and special sessions as needed.
Qualified persons interested in being considered for this appointment should submit a letter of interest noting reasons for wanting to serve on the Planning Commission and any pertinent qualifications (education, experience, etc.) to the Lincoln County Auditor at 104 N. Main Street, Suite 110, Canton SD 57013. Letter of interest must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021.
For more information, please contact the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Director at (605) 764-2938 during regular business hours or e-mail planning@lincolncountysd.org.
Sheri Lund
Lincoln County Auditor