City of Bonney Lake Wants You

The City of Bonney Lake is currently accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Planning Commission, Design Commission, and Park Board.

More information on boards and commissions is available below and on the City website (www.citybonneylake.org).

To be considered, submit an Application for Membership to the City Clerk’s office. Application forms are available online at www.citybonneylake.org/forms.shtml or by request by calling (253) 862-8602.

• The Planning Commission acts as the land use advisory body for the City Council and reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the City's Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Plan, amendments to the SEPA and environmentally sensitive area codes, Subdivision, Zoning and Sign Codes. Comprised of 7 members appointed by the Mayor to 3-year terms.

• The Design Commission provides advice to the Community Development Department and Planning Commission on the application of the relevant zoning regulations and the design and development guidelines, provides advice as requested on issues related to design, and advocates quality design through education, promotion, and other means, as may be appropriate. Comprised of 7 members appointed by the Mayor to 3-year terms.

• The Park Board studies and recommends park policies and rules, assists in the development of the Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and makes other recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding related systems such as trails. Comprised of 7 members appointed by the Mayor to 3-year terms.

Editor's Note: Information from the city of Bonney Lake.