Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is a 9 person board comprised of citizens which live within the City Limits of Platte City. One member of the Board can be the Mayor, and an Aldermen representative appointed by the Mayor for a one-year term. The remaining 6 members are recommended by the Mayor to the Board of Aldermen for approval. Each appointed member serves 3 year alternating terms. The Planning and Zoning Commission elects a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary from the 7 appointed members. These Officers serve a one-year term from April to April. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Current Zoning Map
There is currently no (0) open positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Please Contact the Mayor to set up an appointment, if you are interested in serving on this volunteer board (816) 858-3046
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments is a five member Board who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. Each member of the Board of Zoning Adjustments serves five year alternating terms. The members elect their own chairman, who serves for one year. The Board of Zoning Adjustments meet on an as need basis upon the submittal of a Variance Request or hear and decide appeals of decision or determination made by the Zoning Enforcement Person. All meetings of the Board of Zoning Adjustments are considered public and Public Notice is made.
There is currently two (2) alternate positions available on the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Please contact the Mayor to set up an appointment, if you are interested in serving on this volunteer board (816) 858-3046.
Cemetery Board
The City of Platte City maintains a Historic Public Cemetery that is funded by perpetual care. The Cemetery records are available at City Hall. The arrangements for grave opening and closings, gravesite location and pre-need grave space purchases are all available at City Hall. In 1999, the Cemetery Board began a 5-year restoration program repairing, restoring, straightening, and cleaning historic stones and markers. Information about specific repairs can be obtained from the City Clerk.
The Cemetery Board is a voluntary Board consisting of not less than three persons, or more than five persons. They are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Aldermen. A Cemetery Board member not need be a Citizen residing in the City Limits. The Cemetery Board meet on an as needed basis and over sees the preservation, care, upkeep and adornment of the Platte City Cemetery.
There is currently no (0) positions on the Cemetery Board. Please contact the Mayor to set up an appointment, if you are interested in serving on this volunteer board (816) 858-3046.
Park Board
The Park Board is a nine-member board appointed by the Mayor with approval from the Board of Aldermen. The Board is made up of Citizen within the City Limits who express an interest in providing and maintaining free public parks to the community. Board members hold alternating 1-year, 2-year and 3-year terms beginning in June of each year. The Park Board meets on the First Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
There is currently five (5) positions on the Parks and Recreation Board. Please contact the Mayor to set up an appointment, if you are interested in serving on this volunteer board (816) 858-3046.
