Planning & Zoning Commission

Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Commission generally meets on the first Monday of every month beginning at 5:30 pm. Meetings are generally held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1528 3rd Avenue. 

Advertised Submittal Deadline
Non-Advertised Submittal Deadline2026 Meeting Dates
December 1December 23January 6
January 5January 20February 4
February 2February 17March 2
March 2March 24April 6
April 6April 21May 4
May 4May 19June 1
June 1June 23July 6
July 6July 20August 3
August 3August 24September 7
September 7September 21October 5
October 5October 19November 2
November 2November 23December 7


Commission Responsibilities

The Planning & Zoning Commission assists the City in the development and enforcement of land use regulations and the zoning code. Specifically, the Commission is responsible for the following activities. 

  • Soliciting community input on the adoption and development of codes; 
  • Advising the Mayor and City Council on land use regulations and matters to do with urban planning; 
  • Assisting in preparing and recommending, including any changes, to City Council a Comprehensive Plan for future development of the City and using said plan to evaluate requests presented before the Commission; 
  • Acting as a liaison between the City, agencies, associations, and residents relative to programs and activities;
  • Making recommendations on the development of new programs and activities including those in pursuance of the Comprehensive Plan;
  • Monitoring and evaluating programs and activities; and
  • Acting as a quasi-adjudicative board of appeals as provided in the zoning code, sign ordinance, and other applicable City codes. 

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings, and minutes are available following approval.

View Agenda & Minutes

Prior agendas and minutes of the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals can be found using the following links. Both bodies were dissolved in 2023 with the creation of the new Planning & Zoning Commission.

Members

Michael Creger
Term expires January 2026
Maureen Riggs
Term expires January 2026
Reshanda Johnson
Term expires January 2028
Bill Sowards
Term expires January 2028
Donald Mewes
Term expires January 2027
Tanja Whitten
Term expires January 2026
Norm Moline
Term expires January 2028
Sarah Wright
Term expires January 2027
Samuel Odeyemi
Term expires January 2027