Definitions for "PLANNING COMMISSION"
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.
An agency of local government charged with planning the development, redevelopment or preservation of an area.
A local or regional organization, normally a government agency, responsible for preparing and adopting comprehensive, long-term general plans for the physical development of property within its jurisdiction.
A planning agency, authorized by law to prepare and recommend plans for the development of physical, social, economic and cultural resources and facilities within a political unit of government.