BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS VACANCY

The Town of Chincoteague has an existing vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals. This is a very important position in that the board is responsible for hearing arguments from citizens and property owners often requesting a variance or exception to the Town’s zoning ordinance.

A candidate selected by the Town Council must be presented to the Circuit Court for a 4-year appointment. If you would like to be considered for this position, please complete the letter of interest found here and return it to the Town manager.

SNOW REMOVAL

Public Works crews are tasked with the removal of snow from all Town streets to allow traffic to move freely following a snow event. However, during recent events, Town office has received numerous inquiries about the removal of snow from Town sidewalks.

Town ordinance 50-57 requires all occupants of a building abutting a public right of way to clear snow from the “footpath” fronting the property. This would include the sidewalk in front of that property. This code section is printed here as is the reference to the State code from which it derives. If you have a question concerning this code, please contact the Town Manager at the Town office.

Ph: (757) 336-6519                           email:  mtolbert@chincoteague-va.gov

Sec. 50-57. Removal of snow.

It shall be the duty of each person using or occupying in any manner any house, shop, store, stable, church or tenement of any kind and of persons having charge of churches and public buildings of any description and of owners of unoccupied houses and unimproved lots situated on any paved street, lane or alley in the town, within three hours after the fall of any snow, except when the snow shall have ceased to fall between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., in which case it shall be removed before 11:00 a.m., to remove and clear away or cause to be removed and cleared away the snow from the footpaths fronting the respective stores, houses, shops, stables or churches, in such manner as not to obstruct the passage of the water in the gutters.

(Code 1977, § 14-2)

State law reference(s)—Removal of snow from sidewalks, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1115.

The Town of Chincoteague is always looking for Citizens that are interested in serving on various committees or in advisory roles.  If you have experience in a particular area and would like to be considered for service, please fill out the Statement of Interest form and submit it to the Town Manager at: mtolbert@chincoteague-va.gov or deliver to the Town office at 6150 Community Drive.

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 TOWN OF CHINCOTEAGUE

FINANCE DIRECTOR

own of Chincoteague is seeking an experienced Finance Director to manage and direct the Town’s finances. This important position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the Town and supervises other department employees. The Finance Director reports directly to the Town Manager. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field or equivalent work experience in government finance is required.

This full-time position includes a generous benefits package including VRS retirement, health insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave as well as multiple paid holidays. Applications and a full job description are available at the Town office located at 6150 Community Dr. Chincoteague, Va. 23336 or by calling the office at (757) 336-6519. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town office or Indeed ZipRecruiter.  Position is open until filled

The Town of Chincoteague is an equal opportunity Employer.

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