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Boards and Commissions


Membership on Vienna's boards and commissions provides citizens the opportunity to become actively involved in Town affairs. Applications for appointment are available in the Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall. Call 703-255-6303.

The Town Council interviews each applicant and evaluates his or her interests, education, philosophy and work experience according to the functions of the board or commission on which a vacancy exists. Many members of Council believe it is desirable to have all areas of town represented and to encompass diverse philosophies and points of view, although applicants should be in general agreement with Town policies and objectives.

Town of Vienna Standard Application for Appointment by Town Council to various boards, commissions, and committees. (PDF format)




Planning Commission

Approves preliminary plats of subdivisions, prepares the Comprehensive Plan for the future development of the town, hears and makes recommendations to Council on re-zoning requests and other planning and zoning matters. Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Please be advised that the submission of plans on a specific filing deadline date does not guarantee placement on the next available Planning Commission meeting agenda. Each such plan must meet all of the technical requirements of the Town Code and be approved by the staff at the staff review meeting. Plans that do not meet these requirements will be set aside by the staff, a list of corrections will be sent to the applicant, and revisions must then be resubmitted on or before the next filing deadline date for review at the next available staff review date.

MEETING DATEFILING DEADLINE (12:00 NOON)STAFF REVIEW DATE
January 14, 2009 December 17, 2008 January 5, 2009
January 28, 2009 December 30, 2008 January 15, 2009
February 11, 2009 January 14, 2009 January 29, 2009
February 25, 2009 January 28, 2009 February 12, 2009
March 11, 2009 February 11, 2009 February 26, 2009
April 1, 2009 March 4, 2009 March 19, 2009
April 22, 2009 March 24, 2009 April 9, 2009
May 13, 2009 April 15, 2009 April 30, 2009
May 27, 2009 April 29, 2009 May 14, 2009
June 10, 2009 May 13, 2009 May 28, 2009
June 24, 2009 May 27, 2009 June 11, 2009
August 12, 2009 July 15, 2009 July 30, 2009
August 26, 2009 July 30, 2009 August 13, 2009
September 9, 2009 August 12, 2009 August 27, 2009
September 23, 2009 August 26, 2009 September 10, 2009
October 14, 2009 September 16, 2009 October 1, 2009
October 29, 2009 September 30, 2009 October 15, 2009
November 11, 2009 October 14, 2009 October 29, 2009
December 9, 2009 November 11, 2009 December 1, 2009
January 13, 2010 December 16, 2009 December 31, 2009
January 27, 2010 December 30, 2009 January 14, 2010

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Board of Zoning Appeals

A semi-judicial body, the members of which are recommended by Council to the Circuit Court for appointment. The Board is authorized to hear and decide appeals of any decisions made by the Zoning Administrator, grant variances from the zoning code, approve conditional use permits, and interpret the zoning map. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, except for the month of August..
Filing dates are listed below with filing time of 12:00 Noon.


Meeting DateFiling Deadline (12:00 Noon)
December 17, 2008 November 25, 2008
January 21, 2009 December 30, 2008
February 18, 2009 January 28, 2009
March 18, 2009 February 25, 2009
April 15, 2009 March 24, 2009
May 20, 2009 April 29, 2009
June 17, 2009 May 27, 2009
July 15, 2009 June 24, 2009
September 16, 2009 August 26, 2009
October 21, 2009 September 30, 2009
November 18, 2009 October 28, 2009
December 16, 2009
November 24, 2009
January 20, 2010 December 30, 2009


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Board of Architectural Review

Examines and approves plans for commercial buildings, signs and landscaping to ensure that new construction is not bizarre or garish and is harmonious and compatible with existing buildings. The Board is concerned primarily with the appearance and aesthetic features in commercial construction, but also considers any construction in residential zones other than single-family housing. Meets the third Thursday of the month.


Meeting DateFiling Deadline - (12:00 Noon)
December 18, 2008 November 25, 2008
January 15, 2009 December 30, 2008
Febraury 19, 2009 January 29, 2009
March 19, 2009 February 26, 2009
April 16, 2009 March 26, 2009
May 21, 2009 April 30, 2009
June 18, 209 May 28, 2009
July 16, 2009 June 25, 2009
August 20, 2009 July 30, 2009
September 17, 2009 August 27, 2009
October 15, 2009 September 24, 2009
November 19, 2009 October 29, 2009
December 17, 2009 November 24, 2009
January 21, 2010 December 30, 2009

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Transportation Safety Commission

Studies intersections, traffic signs, speed limits and other matters relating to street safety and makes recommendations to Council. Meets the last Tuesday of the month except December.

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Additional traffic calming publications and information from the Institute of Transportation Engineers

Click here for more information on Public Works Projects that may impact transportation in Vienna.


Windover Heights Board of Review

Approves new construction and major exterior alterations of buildings within the Windover Heights Historic District in northwest Vienna to ensure that they are in keeping with the old and historic architectural aspect of the surroundings. Meets the first Tuesday of the month when there is an application before the Board.


Meeting DateFiling Deadline
December 2, 2008 December 22, 2008
January 6, 2009 January 20, 2009
February 3, 2009 February 17, 2009
March 3, 2009 March 24, 2009
April 7, 2009 April 21, 2009
May 5, 2009 May 19, 2009
June 2, 2009 June 23, 2009
July 7, 2009 July 21, 2009
August 4, 2009 August 18, 2009
September 1, 2009 September 22, 2009
October 6, 2009 October 20, 2009
December 1, 2009 November 17, 2009
January 5, 2009 December 22, 2009

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Town/Business Liaison Committee

Makes studies and offers recommendations to Council on matters affecting the Town's businesses and their relationship with other segments of the community. Core purpose is to evaluate Town policies that effect the business community and offer recommendations to the Vienna Town Council. Both commercial and residential interests are represented on the Committee.
Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at Town Hall..


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Community Enhancement Commission

Acts as the focal point for beautification and litter control programs. Includes four residents, one from each quadrant of town; four members from the business sector; and a student from James Madison High School. Meets the fourth Thursday of the month, at 7:30pm.

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Police Chief's Advisory Council

Was formed in January, 1993. Its purpose is to enhance the relationship between the police department and the community by furthering the exchange of information and ideas while working to improve conditions relating to law enforcement in the community. Although the Charter talks about invitations to groups and watches, anyone is welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber unless otherwise announced. Meets bimonthly on the first Thursday of the month, at 7:00 P.M.

Click here for more information on the Police Chief's Advisory Council Charter.