Boards and commissions play an important role in governing in the City of Davenport. These advisory groups can be valuable community assets and effective partners with the City Council and City staff in guiding the future of the community. The satisfaction of serving in a volunteer capacity as a member of a public board or commission is a personal achievement and provides a sound basis for further public service. Such service also lays the foundation for being effective citizens after membership on such boards and commissions has ended.
The City of Davenport currently has two vacancies on the Design Review Board and is accepting applications for the volunteer position for a term date ending on 12/31/2024. The Design Review Board considers design proposals in the Downtown Zoning District, Village of East Davenport Zoning District and Elmore Corners Zoning District. The Design Review Board meets once a month on the fourth Monday at 5pm. Volunteer board members must be 18 years of age or older and shall be legal residents of the City of Davenport or own a property within the Downtown Zoning District, Village of East Davenport Zoning District or Elmore Corners Zoning District.
An interest in urban planning, urban design and City development or experience as an architect, urban designer, urban planner, architectural historian, landscape architect, civil or structural engineer, real estate development professional, contractor or similar occupation is preferred.
Additional information can be found at davenportiowa.com or by contacting the Mayor's Office at 563-326-7701 or mayor.info@davenportiowa.com
