Development Committee

Purpose and Typical Duties

The Development Committee vets zoning applicant concepts and applications in advance of bringing the application to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

Length of Term

1 year

Term Limitations

There are no limits on the number of terms a member may serve.

Number of Members

9 members and stakeholders as needed. 

Meeting Time and Place

Meetings are held in the Administration Building Auditorium at 414 N. Main Street on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am.

Member Qualification

This committee consist of two Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission Chair, the County Administrator, the County Planner/Zoning Administrator, the Senior Building Official, a Citizen Representative, the County Attorney (as necessary), and stakeholders.

References

None.

Appointment Process

Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors at their Annual Organization Meeting.

Compensation

None.

Members

Name:Appointment Expires:Email:

Zachary Whitman, Chairman (Citizen Representative)

12/31/2024Email Zachary Whitman 
Jonathon Weakley, Vice-Chairman (County Administrator)
12/31/2024
Email Jonathon Weakley
Jamie Wilks (Building Official)
12/31/2024
Email Jamie Wilks 

Hannon Wright (County Attorney)

12/31/2024Email Hannon Wright 

Ligon Webb (County Planner/Zoning Administrator)

12/31/2024
Email Ligon Webb
Tracey Gardner (Economic Development & Tourism Director)12/31/2024
Email Tracey Gardner

Stephen Carpenter (Planning Commission Chair)

12/31/2024
Email Stephen Carpenter

Carty Yowell (Board of Supervisor) 

12/31/2024
Email Carty Yowell

Dustin Dawson (Board of Supervisor) 

12/31/2024
Email Dustin Dawson 
Kim Turner, Secretary (Deputy Clerk)  N/AEmail Kim Turner