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The Suwanee Fest Committee plans our biggest event of the year! This committee meets monthly on Monday evenings to assist in planning all aspects of the annual fall festival, from the parade and entertainment to vendors and transportation.

The appointed and Managing Board for Harvest Farm is responsible for maintenance and operation of Suwanee's Community Garden. Must be a garden plot owner to participate. The board schedules work days and plans events at the garden and orchard. 

Offered twice annually, this eight-week, hands-on program offers participants a better understanding of the day-to-day operations of the Suwanee Police Department. There is an application process to participate and a background check is required. Want to be notified when it's time to apply for the next class? 

The Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) encourages and facilitates the redevelopment of property included in the designated URA boundaries (downtown Suwanee). They are appointed by the City Council and meet annually.

Mission Statement To strengthen the economic viability of downtown Suwanee through economic development, aesthetic improvements, historic preservation, and promotion and image-building efforts. Its goal is to create and sustain a vibrant downtown in the heart of Suwanee.

Scouts who wish to make a lasting impression within the City of Suwanee must first meet with the Public Works department for project approval. 

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a five-member board comprised of volunteers appointed by Suwanee City Council. Its responsibilities include reviewing and issuing rulings related to variance requests and appeals of administrative decisions. Decisions of the ZBA are not subject to the review of City Council and may be appealed only to Gwinnett County Superior Court. The ZBA typically meets at 6:30 pm the third Tuesday of each month. If you would like to be notified when an opening occurs on this board, please let us know.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is a five-member board comprised of volunteers appointed by Suwanee City Council.  Its duties include hearing and making recommendations to City Council on rezoning and special use permit requests and reviewing amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; the commission also decides on proposed waivers to the city's development regulations and architectural standards. The board also may undertake special studies and reviews as directed by City Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission typically meets at 6:30 pm the first Tuesday of each month. There are requirements and interviews with council members to be appointed to the commission. If you would like to be notified of board openings, please let us know.