Needs From: City of Suwanee

Volunteer: Urban Redevelopment Agency - appointed board

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.

Department: Boards & Appointments

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.

Department: Boards & Appointments

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30024

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Downtown Development Authority - appointed board

The Suwanee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a City Council-appointed group charged with working to revitalize Suwanee’s downtown district, particularly the historic Old Town area. The DDA generally meets at 7:30 am the third Tuesday of each month. 

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.

Department: Boards & Appointments

The Suwanee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a City Council-appointed group charged with working to revitalize Suwanee’s downtown district, particularly the historic Old Town area. The DDA generally meets at 7:30 am the third Tuesday of each month. 

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.

Department: Boards & Appointments

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30024

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Zoning Board of Appeals - appointed board

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.

Department: Boards & Appointments

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.

Department: Boards & Appointments

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30024

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Planning Commission - appointed board

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. 

Department: Boards & Appointments

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. 

Department: Boards & Appointments

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 30024

Allow Groups: No