Reappoint four members to Planning and Zoning Commission for one-year terms expiring September 30, 2019; reappoint two members for two-year terms expiring September 30, 2020; appoint three members to two-year terms expiring September 30, 2020; and appointment of Chair and Vice Chair.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is authorized under city charter and state law for two types of roles; 1) make recommendations concerning the use of land; and 2) make decisions on the division of land.  Cases before the Commission include:

• Rezoning (land use)

• Conditional Use Permits (land use)

• Zoning Regulation Amendments (land use)

• General Plans (land use and division of land)

• Preliminary Plats (division of land)

• Final Plats (division of land)

   

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council land use cases for City Council consideration and final decision.  The Commission has quasi-judicial authority and discretion; Commission recommendations assist the City Council in reaching decisions that are reasonable and beneficial to the City.

The Commission has less discretion on preliminary and final plat decisions; state law authorizes the Commission to make final decisions on plats but limits the authority and actions.

Members are appointed annually to serve two-year staggered terms.