City Planning Commission

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City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission consists of 9 volunteer members who are appointed by the Mayor for a term of approximately 3-5 years, although code needs to be more clearly defined on this account. The Commission helps guide the orderly growth of the city by making recommendations to City Council regarding requested zone changes, revised site plans, zoning ordinance amendments, plats, and other development matters. Meetings are held approximately every four weeks, unless the date falls on a holiday or other special occasion. Special meetings are scheduled as needed. The Commission meets in the Council Chambers. Members devote a considerable amount of time to review requests and attend meetings. Members should have knowledge or experience in the planning process, zoning codes, land uses, the comprehensive plan for the city, and in the decision-making process regarding the comprehensive and long-range development of the community. Depending on the number of items on the agenda, a member will commit about six to ten hours per month. In addition to the meeting time requirement, the Planning Commission also takes extra time to review the materials that are sent to them prior to the meeting. Members must be citizens of Cedar Rapids.
Staff contact: Vern Zakostelecky – 286-5043

Duties
The City Planning Commission was established by City Code to review and make recommendations to the City Council on various land development issues including proposed City Comprehensive Plans, zoning regulations, requests for the rezoning of land, site development plans, conditional use requests, and subdivision of land.

Membership
The City Planning Commission consists of not more than 15 members and not less than seven members, who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Persons interested in serving on the Commission may submit a completed application form at the office of the City Clerk.

Meetings
The City Planning Commission meets every four weeks on Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. at the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, Cedar Rapids City Hall. Please see the meeting schedule for meeting dates and submittal deadline dates for matters that come before the Commission. Meeting agendas are usually posted Friday of the week prior to a Commission meeting. Minutes of the City Planning Commission are posted after they are approved by the Commission at their next regular meeting.