Planning Commission

Meetings

First and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings: Check the website calendar
How to Attend or Watch a Meeting: Join in person or watch the live feed by scrolling down on this webpage, tuning in to FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35), or watching on YouTube.
Past Meetings: Scroll down to widget below or visit the City's webcasts website. Scroll to the Archives section, then the Planning Commission section. Scroll to find meetings.
Public Comment at Meetings: Community members may sign up to speak for a maximum of 3 minutes using the paper slips provided at in-person meetings and submitting them to the Planning Commission Clerk.
Submit Written Comment: Email Jack Trainor and Paul Stoddard at least one week before the meeting. Please include the subject line "Written Comment for Planning Commission Meeting [Date of Meeting]".
Subscribe: To get notifications of meetings and agendas, subscribe to the Planning Commission Calendar.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Overview

The Planning Commission Studies and recommends changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan and reviews all site plans to ensure consistency with the plan. Annually, the commission prepares and revises a five year capital improvements program, including capital budget recommendations. The Planning Commission makes recommendations on the preservation of historical landmarks, and design of public bridges, street fixtures, and other public structures and appurtenances. The Planning Commission advises the City Council and the City Manager.

Members

The seven members are appointed by the City Council for four year terms. Each member is paid $100 monthly and the Chair is paid $150 monthly.