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Commission Origin
Albany City Charter, Section 3.16
Commission Purpose
The Planning & Zoning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding all provisions of the General Plan, advises the City Council regarding the physical development of the City, and exercises functions with respect to land subdivisions, planning, and zoning as specified by Planning and Zoning Code and as set forth in the State Government Code and by the California Environmental Quality Act.
Commission Composition
5 Members. Each Council Member nominates one of the five Commissioners for ratification by the City Council as a whole. Commissioners serve until the next Municipal Election (2 years). Annually the Commissioners select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
Appointees to date (effective January 1, 2013):
David Arkin
Doug Donaldson
Stacy Eisenmann
Phillip Moss
Nick Pilch
(Roster updated 12/21/12)
Meetings
Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall - Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Special meetings may be called by the Chair or a majority of three members of the Commission. Generally, no meetings are held in August.
Procedural Requirements
Meetings are governed by public notice requirements of the California Government Code and rules of parliamentary procedure as set forth in Roberts' Rules of Order. Three voting members constitute a quorum for all matters except amendment to the Zoning Code and election of Commission officers, which require four voting members to constitute a quorum.
Responsible Department
Community Development
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Placing an Item on the Commission Agenda
To place an item on the next Commission meeting agenda or for help with Commission procedures, please contact Planning and Building Manager Jeff Bond at 510-528-5769/jbond@albanyca.org.
Filing for an Appeal to a Planning & Zoning Decision
Appeals: Albany Municipal Code. Please check Land Development - Section 20.100.080
Planning & Zoning Appeal Form: A written appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of the administrative or Commission action.
Fee: $550.00 (non-refundable)
Current Agendas
Archive of Planning Commission Agendas,
Minutes and Related Documents
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