Aids and promotes the redevelopment, improvement, beautification, and revitalization of the downtown area. Holds special events in downtown Albemarle. Members do not have to be a City resident.

Considers requests to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance and makes recommendations on such matters to the City Council and oversees and advises in the development of long range City plans. Members also hear requests for variances to the Zoning Ordinance in cases where conditions exist pertaining to a particular piece of property because of its size, shape, or topography that create an undue hardship and do not generally apply to other property in the same district. This Board will also considers appeals of City rulings and the decisions of the zoning administrator and from individuals who own structures that have been declared unfit for human habitation. Members must be a City resident.

The Commission is responsible for making recommendations regarding the establishment and boundaries of local historic districts; and for evaluating and approving construction and exterior changes within historic districts. Initiates, promotes, and assists in the implementation of the general beautification of the City. The Commission makes policy recommendations concerning such matters to the City Council. Members must be a City resident.

The Commission is responsible for the preservation, care, planting, and regulation of street trees and other trees in public places within the City. Members must be a City resident.

The ABC Board is responsible for management of the municipal alcoholic beverage control system in the City of Albemarle.

Provides guidance to the Mayor, City Council, and City Staff in the development of parks and recreation programs, events, activities, and facilities; and provide recommendations to the development of a comprehensive Greenway Master Plan. Members must be a City resident and should demonstrate an interest and involvement in parks programs or facilities.