Appearence Commission of Sanford To formulate aesthetic, scenic and visual standards for the City upon approval of the City Council, to develop and sponsor events, conduct inspections, and assessments and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding urban design and enhancement. Further, the Appearance Commission shall plan and develop initiatives, particularly within the city's corridors and gateways that promote visual quality of Sanford.

Board of Adjustment Hears and decides appeals from any review, order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official charged with enforcement of the City Zoning Ordinance. The Board holds such meetings as may be considered necessary by the Board at such times and places that may be designated by the chairperson.

Historic Preservation Comission of Sanford Sanford/Lee County Development provides staff support for The Sanford Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). The HPC works to protect Sanford’s architectural heritage by nominating properties and districts to the National Register of Historic Places, and establishing local historic districts where residents desire protection of their neighborhood’s historic resources. Sanford has four National Register Historic Districts, Downtown Sanford, Rosemount McIver Park, Hawkins Avenue, and Lee Avenue. Property owners in National Register Districts are eligible for state and federal tax credits for substantial rehabilitation projects, which are approved in advance by the State Historic Preservation Office. Sanford’s two Local Historic Districts are Downtown Sanford and Rosemount McIver Park. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the West End Conference Room, City Hall.

Housing Appeals Board Provides a process whereby owners or occupants of residential structures may appeal decisions of the Building Inspector concerning orders issued for repair or demolition and public health nuisance abatement. The four members and one alternate member of the Board of Adjustment who are appointed by the City Council are designated to serve as the Housing Appeals Board for the Building Inspection jurisdiction of the City in accordance with G.S. 160A-360 and Ordinance No. 1999-30 and amended Ordinance No. 1999-35. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M. in the West Assembly Room, City Hall.

Joint Planning Commission To introduce text amendments, plans (such as but not limited to: Comprehensive, Transportation, Small Area) providing for a smoother process for the separate government entities of the county in consideration of adoption of said amendments and plans.

Lee County Economic Development Corporation Engages in activities which stimulate the economic development of the County of Lee by fostering and promoting business and industry; developing commerce and trade; and inducing the location of manufacturing, industrial, and commercial enterprises in said county; and to engage in any lawful act or activity for which non-profit corporations may be organized under Chapter 55A of the General Statutes of North Carolina. A regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held at the office of the corporation on the second Wednesday of July at 4:30 P.M. The Board of Directors may provide by resolution the time and place, within or without the State of N.C., for the holding of additional regular meetings of the Board. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the chairman.

Lee County Environmental Affairs Board Promotes policies and study issues related to environmental concerns of Lee County. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Lee County Government Center, Hillcrest Street.

Planning Board Makes studies and recommend plan policies, and ordinances relating to the growth and development of the City and to make recommendations concerning proposed conditional use permits and proposed land use ordinance and zoning map amendments. The Planning Board meets with the City Council every third Tuesday each month at 7:00 P.M. and at other times on a called basis. Public hearings are held in the Council Chambers; business meetings are held in the West End Conference Room, City Hall.