Board of Adjustment
The Town of Fountain Hills Board of Adjustment is made up of five members that are appointed by the Mayor, subject to Council approval, for two-year terms. At their regular meetings Boardmembers make decisions propose or take legal action with respect to zoning issues and related applicants. The Boardmembers' authority is found in State Law, Town Code and Zoning Ordinance.
To be a member of the Town of Fountain Hills Planning and Zoning Commission, one should have experience or knowledge in one or more of the following fields:
- Real Estate
- Land Use Planning
- Land Development
- Law
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geography
- Past experience on city/town Council
- Position on HOA Board
- Economics
- Public Administration
- Geology
- Hydrology
- Land Surveying
- Communications and Public Relations
Commissioners are unpaid volunteers that work under a Code of Ethics that ensures the quality of the Town Government through the practice of ethical principles that govern conduct.
On the Commission
Currently on the commission is, Samuel Nicholson, Chairman, Richard Gohl, Vice Chair, and councilmembers John Kovac, Angela Strohan, and Paul Ryan.
Upcoming Meetings
The Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month, on an "as needed" basis.
Board of Adjustment Members
| Group Name | Member Role | Term started on | Term Ends on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Samuel Nicholson | Chairman | 02/01/2007 | 01/31/2009 |
| Mr. Richard Gohl | Vice Chair | 02/01/2007 | 01/31/2009 |
| Mr. John Kovac | Commissioner | 02/01/2007 | 01/31/2009 |
| Ms. Angela Strohan | Commissioner | 02/01/2008 | 01/31/2010 |
| Mr. Paul Ryan | Commissioner | 02/01/2008 | 01/31/2010 |
Get Involved
Download the Application Packet by clicking here. (Note: This file requires Adobe Acrobat viewer. It is available at no charge by clicking on the following link: www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
Please direct questions and comments to:
16705 E. Ave. of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268