A 7 member group currently appointed by the mayor to oversee work of the Planning Dept.
A group of citizens appointed by the city council or board of supervisors to consider land use planning matters including proposals to adopt or amend a general plan or zoning ordinance, take action on subdivisions, and approve use permits and variances.
An official agency usually organized on the city/county level, to direct and control the use, design, and development of land and real property.
A board of a city, county, or similar local government that must approve proposed building projects. Often must be confirmed by a higher board, such as a council.
An appointed body that advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters related to orderly growth and development in Rockbridge County, including applications for rezoning, special exceptions, conceptual and final development plans and their amendments, and amendments to the County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Through public hearings, the commission gives citizens an opportunity to voice their support for or concerns about proposed development. Rockbridge County's Planning Commission was reduced from 11 members (including one member from the Board of Supervisors) to 6 members in the fall of 2003.
A group of appointed officials responsible for planning and zoning.
a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments
a governmental body responsible for guiding the orderly development of a specified area
An appointed body that is the legal entity through which planning is carried out. It is advisory to the city council, town board or county board. In cities and towns, it may be called the planning agency (Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.352).
An appointed board which conducts hearings to consider applications for minor variances of planning ordinances. Also known as "Planning Board, "Zoning Board", etc.
The Frederick County Planning Commission was created in 1955 with the responsibility of preparing and administering plans and development regulations for the County. Seven members of the Planning Commission are appointed to five year terms by the Board of County Commissioners and one member is a County Commissioner serving in an ex-officio capacity. The Commission holds regular public meetings to review development and planning items. The Planning Commission has final authority over site plans, subdivision plats, PUD plans, modifications to the subdivision regulations and determination of Adequate Public Facilities for new developments. On items such as zoning map amendments, zoning or subdivision text amendments and adoption of countywide and regional plans, the Planning Commission has an advisory role through the provision of a recommendation to the County Commissioners, who have the authority to adopt, change or amend plans and regulations.
A group of citizens appointed by local government officials to conduct hearings and recommend amendments to the zoning ordinance. The planning commission generally oversees the work of a professional planning department, which prepares a comprehensive plan. May also be called a planning board, zoning commission, or zoning board, depending on locality.
Shall mean the City of El Dorado planning commission.
The Planning Commission of the City of Orrville, Ohio.
A group of residents appointed by the city council or board of supervisors to consider land use planning matters. The commission's duties and powers are established by the local legislative body and might include hearing proposals to amend the general plan or rezone land, initiating planning studies (road alignments, identification of seismic hazards, etc.), and taking action on proposed subdivisions.
Governmental body having the responsibility for planning the future development of a jurisdictional area. A planning commission is responsible for developing and managing a zoning ordinance as well as interfacing with a professional planning department.
An agency, appointed by the city or county, that studies and recommends steps for the orderly growth of a community.