ABSTRACT
The role of a planning commission member is complex, and many new appointees are surprised to learn that as a planning commissioner, you may be called on to wear many different hats. While the most common and widely recognized role (and often the most contentious) is the review of development applications, other primary duties include long-range planning, such as helping to craft your community’s comprehensive plan. You may also be called on to review items that are being prepared by other agencies, such as another community’s comprehensive plan, and participate in activities related to implementing plans and policies, such as special planning studies or review of zoning or other regulatory changes.
