Town Center Review Commission

Meets on an as needed basis. During months where meetings are required, they are approximately two hours in length, and require approximately an hour or more to study materials prior to the meetings. Public Notices will be prepared prior to any meeting of this Board. Please see the Town of Cary Calendar to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.

The Town Center Review Commission reviews subdivision plans, site plans, and variances for the town center area. Members are required to attend monthly meetings.

Specifically, the commission also performs the following duties according to the Land Development Ordinance:

• Review proposed plans for development approval within the boundaries of the Town Center District
• Review proposed public enhancement projects such as public art or streetscapes in the town center
• Administer downtown design guidelines
• Make recommendations on requests for variances from the downtown sign regulations of Section 9.6
• Exercise any additional powers and duties as may be set forth for the Town Center Review Commission elsewhere in ordinances

The Town Center Review Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Town Council, with the following representation: at least two members with expertise in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, art, or a similar field; one member who is a downtown business owner; one member who lives in the area covered by the Town Center Plan; one member who is on the Planning and Zoning Board; and, two at-large members (may include additional members from the above listing). All appointments to the commission are for three-year terms, except where unexpired terms are being filled. All members must reside in the town limits of Cary. More information on this commission can be found in its Annual Report.

Questions regarding the Town Center Review Commission  should be directed to Bob Benfield or Tara Adams of the Town of Cary Planning  Department by e-mailing bob.benfield@townofcary.org or tara.adams@townofcary.org or by calling (919) 469-4082.  

Applications are accepted each year from September 1 through December 1 for upcoming vacancies for the following year. Current Town of Cary employees are not eligible to volunteer. Questions about the application process should be directed to the Town Clerk's Office by e-mailing karen.gray@townofcary.org or by calling (919) 319-4508.