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The Santa Monica Planning Commission is a City Council-appointed advisory body that reviews land use, zoning, and development matters and makes recommendations on planning-related projects and policies. It is part of the city’s broader boards-and-commissions system, which is meant to expand public participation and bring in a range of community viewpoints.
The commission is where many of the city’s development debates get examined before they go to the City Council. That can include housing standards, downtown business rules, public works-related recommendations, and other proposals that shape how Santa Monica grows and changes.
The commission is made up of seven residents. Its members are chosen by the City Council. Members serve four year terms.
The Planning Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California.
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SANTA MONICA PLANNING COMMISSION Principal Planner: Ross Ferhrman |
Public comment can be made in writing via email at planningcomment@santamonica.gov. Comments received prior to 12 PM on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to the meeting and posted online. Comments received after 12 PM on the day of the meeting will be considered part of the record of the proceedings but may not be posted online with the Planning Commission’s agenda prior to the meeting.
Members of the public who wish to speak at meetings must request a speaker’s request form (“chit”) and submit it to the Commission secretary. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the Commission’s consideration of the item.
SEE ALSO:
Santa Monica City Council
Santa Monica Recreation and Parks Commission
Santa Monica Architectural Review Board