Boards and Commissions
The Winchester Boards and Commissions advise the City Council on policy issues. All meetings are open to the public.
Board of Architectural Review (BAR)
Promotes preservation, protection and maintenance of buildings, structures, places and areas within the Historic District. Prior to any alteration, re-construction, demolition, or restoration of buildings or structures within the Historic District, the Board reviews applications and grants.
First and third Thursday of each month, 4:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Rouss City Hall Main Floor, 15 North Cameron Street
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Hears and decides appeals of the Zoning Administrator's decision related to the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. The board may also consider applications for variances from the strict application of the Zoning Ordinances, where clearly demonstrable hardships exist.
Second Wednesday of each month, 4:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Rouss City Hall Main Floor, 15 North Cameron Street
Economic Development Authority
Facilitates economic development activity to maximize use of industrial and commercial land.
Third Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m., Kurtz Building, 2 North Cameron Street, Third Floor
Frederick-Winchester Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPO)
Adopts a long-range transportation plan and maintains an annual work program and budget that is governed by a Policy Board.
Third Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m., Frederick County Board Room, 107 North Kent Street
Frederick-Winchester Service Authority
Fourth Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Frederick County Office Building, 107 North Kent Street
Handley Library Board
Serves as an advisory body to the library director and a policy-making body to establish procedures of operation of the facility.
Third Thursday of each month, 4:30 p.m., Handley Library, 100 West Piccadilly Street, 3rd Floor Board Room
Winchester Community Development Committee
Provides input and makes recommendations regarding the implementation of the City's Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) and spot blight abatement programs, and other neighborhood and affordable housing strategies and policies.
Third Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m., Office of Housing and Neighborhood Development, 107 North East Lane
Old Town Development Board (OTDB)
Serves as the management and permitting office for the primary and secondary Old Town assessment districts. The OTDB is responsible to the City Council for the improvement, maintenance, development, planning, and promotion of Old Town Winchester.
First Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m., Kurtz Building, 2 North Kent Street, Third Floor
Parks & Recreation Board
Advises Council concerning the organization and promotion of recreational, capital improvement and maintenance programs. The board shall also fund raise.
Fourth Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., War Memorial Building, 1001 East Cork Street
Planning Commission
Prepares the recommends a Comprehensive Plan for the City's physical environment. Makes recommendations to City Council on development proposals including land rezonings, zoning and subdivision ordinance text amendments, conditional use permits, and major subdivisions.
Third Tuesday of each month, 3:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Rouss City Hall Main Floor, 15 North Cameron Street
School Board
First and third Monday of each month, September through June, 6:00 p.m.
The first monthly meeting is held on a rotating basis at each of the schools.
The second monthly meeting is held at the Winchester School Board office, 12 North Cameron Street
Social Services Advisory Board
Advises the City Manager and the Human Services Team leader on all issues related to the formulation of policy or implementation of programs intended to serve the social welfare of local residents.
Third Thursday of each month, 4:00 p.m., Rouss City Hall, Fourth Floor Exhibit Hall, 15 North Cameron Street
Tree Commission
Makes recommendations on City tree issues including, but is not limited to removals, trimmings and plantings.
Fourth Thursday of each month, 4:00 p.m., Public Works main office, City Yards, 301 East Cork Street
Winchester-Frederick County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Oversees the marketing, budget, and daily operations of City and County tourism.
Third Thursday of each month, 8:00 a.m., Timbrook Public Safety Center, 3rd Floor Community Room
For a list of members and further information, please click here.