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The Plan and Zoning Commission is a seven-member body of citizens appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Their main task is to conduct thorough reviews of development proposals to ensure they are consistent with the community’s established land use patterns and development standards.
What We Do
The Commission bases its reviews on the goals and policies of the City, as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Regulations. Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing development proposals for consistency with City standards.
- Reviewing proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
- Making recommendations for approval, conditional approval, or denial to the City Council.
Commission Members
| Commission Member | Term Ends |
|---|---|
| Andrew Conlin | March 31, 2030 |
| Chris Costa | March 31, 2028 |
| Kevin Crowley | March 31, 2030 |
| Maria Davis | March 31, 2030 |
| Scott Hatfield | March 31, 2031 |
| Amy McCoy | March 31, 2028 |
| Tina Shaw | March 31, 2027 |
Resources & Documents
Looking for agendas or minutes? Use the calendar below to view upcoming meetings or select "All Past" to find previous records.
| Event | Date/Time | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Zoning Commission- CANCELLED | June 08, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | May 26, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_05-26-2026 teams  | Not Included | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission - CANCELLED | May 11, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | April 27, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_04-27-2026 | Not Included | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | April 13, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | March 30, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_03-30-2026 | Minutes:PZ_MN_03-09-2026_Signed | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | March 09, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_03-09-2026 | Minutes:PZ_MN_02-23-2026 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | February 23, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_02-23-2026 | Not Included | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | February 09, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_02-09-2026 | Minutes:PZ_MN_01-12-2026 Minutes:PZ_MN_02-09-2026 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission-CANCELLED | January 26, 2026 5:30 am - 7:00 pm | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | January 12, 2026 5:30 am - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_01-12-2026 | Minutes:PZ_MN_12-22-25 Minutes:PZ_MN_01-12-2026 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | December 22, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_12-22-2025 | Minutes:PZ_MN_12-08-2025 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | December 08, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:AG | Minutes:PZ_MN_11-24-2025 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | November 24, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG _11-24-2025 | Minutes:PZ_MN_11-10-2024 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | November 10, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_11-10-2025 | Minutes:PZ_MN_ 10-27-2025 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | October 27, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_10-27-2025 | Minutes:PZ_MN_10-13-2025 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | October 13, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_10-13-2025 | Minutes:PZ_MN_09-22-2025 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | September 22, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_09-22-2025 rev | Minutes:PZ_MN_09-08-2025 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | September 08, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_09-08-2025 | Minutes:PZ_MN_08-25-2025 | Not Included |
| Planning and Zoning Commission | August 25, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Agenda:PZ_AG_08-25-2025 | Minutes:PZ_MN_08-11-2025 | Not Included |
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