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Overview
The Planning Commission consist of seven members and serves as an advisory body in accordance to SCMC 2.40.061:
- After a public hearing, recommend to the City Council the adoption, amendment or repeal of a master plan for the physical development of the City;
- Review land subdivisions;
- Make recommendations concerning the consistency of public works with the general plan, and for the clearance and rebuilding of blighted or substandard areas within the city;
- Carry out such administrative and appellate duties with reference to zoning matters as may be required by ordinance or resolution. To this end, all references in this code to the zoning board shall be construed to apply to the planning commission.
The Director of the Planning and Community Development Department ("Planning Director") serves as the Secretary to the Planning Commission and ensures that commissioners receive the necessary information and analysis for carrying out their duties. For more information, please contact the Administrative Assistant supporting the Commission, Tess Fitzgerald, at cityplan@santacruzca.gov or 831-420-5110.
Meetings
Bylaws, Policy, and Code
The Planning Commission is governed by the rules established in its bylaws and procedures:
Members
Below are the members of the Planning Commission. For additional details of dates of appointments and expirations, please review the advisory board roster:
- Julie Conway (Chair)
- Michael Polhamus (Vice Chair)
- Rachel Dann
- Timerie Gordon
- Pete Kennedy
- John McKelvey
- Matthew Thompson
Information for prospective members
Members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the City Council. Each term of office is four years. A member may be appointed to complete an unexpired term. If you are interested in joining the Planning Commission, please view the current openings and submit an application.