The Town of Waxhaw is accepting applications for vacancies on the ABC Board and Planning Board. These statutory boards guide important decisions that shape Waxhaw’s future, from responsible ABC store operations to long-range planning, development review, and zoning matters.
ABC BOARD
The ABC is a statutory board that develops and maintains control of spirituous liquors in accordance with the North Carolina ABC Commission. The purpose of this board is to make available sales of spirituous liquors through the ABC store, to determine objectives and goals for the operation of the ABC store as well as prepare recommended plans for achieving these goals and to develop recommended policies & procedures for carrying out sales of spirituous liquors in a coordinated and efficient manner.
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning Board is a statutory board that makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on development plans including rezoning requests, conditional use permits, text amendments and major subdivision plans. The Planning Board also makes recommendations on updates to the Waxhaw Comprehensive Plan, the long-range guiding plan for Waxhaw’s development, as well as other long-range small area plans to ensure proper planning for the future growth of Waxhaw. The Planning Board also serves in the capacity of the Board of Adjustment which is tasked with hearing and deciding on variances to the Town of Waxhaw's Land Development Code (LDC) and appeals from the Planning & Inspections Director.
APPLY NOW
Applications are accepted through December 31, 2025. Apply Now
Interviews begin early January 2026, and appointments will be made by the Board of Commissioners on January 13, 2026.
- Waxhaw residents are encouraged to apply.
- Apply online or pick up a paper application at Town Hall.
Learn more about Advisory Boards
