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| | Planning CommissionThe Planning Commission consists of five members appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. Members must be residents and registered voters of Rancho Santa Margarita and normally serve two-year terms. Current members of the Planning Commission include: Planning Commission Meetings
Planning Commission Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Planning Commission agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting taking place. If you are interested in providing your comments on a particular item on the Planning Commission agenda, you may attend the Planning Commission Meeting and speak in person or you may send in your written comments to the Planning Commission through the Planning Division Staff. Planning Commission Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall. Planning Commission agendas are posted 72 hours prior to the meeting taking place. If you are interested in providing your comments on a particular item on the Planning Commission agenda, you may attend the Planning Commission Meeting and speak in person or you may send in your written comments to the Planning Commission through the .Planning Commission Minutes are posted within three business days following the date the minutes are approved by the Planning Commission. Both Agendas and Minutes are posted to the City's website for 2 months following each meeting. For copies of earlier Planning Commission agendas or minutes, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 949.635.1800 ext. 6201.
Duties of the Planning Commission
As stipulated by California law, the Planning Commission advises the City Council in developing and drafting land use and planning legislation, including the General Plan, specific plans, and implementing ordinances, such as the Zoning Code. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council regarding land use, reviews proposed development for consistency with the Zoning Code and the General Plan of the City and for compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood and environment. The Planning Commission also performs a quasi-judicial function by deciding whether particular projects or requests presented meet requirements of the General Plan, Zoning Ordinances, and/or State law. Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council.
If you are interested in serving in the City by participating on the Planning Commission, please fill out the Planning Commission Application Form and return to the City Clerk's Office.
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