The Mayor appoints the Boneyard Creek Commissioner to assist in the administration of the Creekway permit system in the Boneyard Creek District, as set forth in Section XIII-4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
After consultating with the City Engineer and the Boneyard Creek Commissioner, the Zoning Administrator shall be authorized to administratively grant certain Creekway permits based on specific conditions and requirements, according to Section XIII-4.G. of the ordinance.
Upon such determination, the Zoning Administrator shall notify in writing the Plan Commission, City Council, and Mayor of the pending issuance of a permit.
Within 10 calendar days of the notice’s transmission, any elected or appointed official may appeal the Zoning Administrator’s decision in writing, in accordance with Section XIII-4.N.
The Boneyard Creek Commissioner, along with appropriate City staff, shall also review and submit recommendations regarding Boneyard Creek permits that have been referred to the Plan Commission under Section XIII-4.I.
The Boneyard Creek Commissioner shall be a resident of the City of Urbana and shall be appointed based upon his/her qualifications, including education and experience in evaluating submitted plans and evidence. The Boneyard Creek Commissioner shall serve a term of three years.
There are no regularly scheduled meetings. The Administrative Committee meets as needed when any development is proposed in the Boneyard Creek District.
Please see below for the Boneyard Creek Application form.
The 1978 and 2008 Boneyard Creek Master Plan are available here.