Planning Commission
The five-member Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council to serve four-year terms. The members of the Commission shall be from among residents of the City of Sebastopol or shall be the owner of a business within the City of Sebastopol and a resident of one of the following school districts: Twin Hills, Sebastopol Union, and Gravenstein Union, and up to one person who is not in one of the above categories, but who is a resident of the area served by one of the following school districts: Twin Hills, Sebastopol Union, and Gravenstein Union, may also be appointed. Members shall be appointed by a majority of the members of the City Council. A majority of the members the Planning Commission shall be residents from within the City limits at all times.
The Commission is responsible for making recommendations to the City Council on the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Cultural Heritage Ordinance, and other ordinances relating to land use, growth, and development review. The Commission also reviews various types of development applications such as Use Permits, Variances, and Subdivisions.
The Commission meets on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m.
You can reach Planning Commission members through the City of Sebastopol Planning Department (707-823-6167) or the staff liaison (listed below).
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August 26, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting August 26, 2025
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Planning Commission Meeting August 26, 2025
August 26 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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August 26, 2025
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August 26, 2025
3:30 pm
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August 26 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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August 25, 2025
1:00 pm
Budget Committee Meeting of August 25, 2025
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Budget Committee Meeting of August 25, 2025
August 25 | 1:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall – 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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August 19, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting August 19, 2025 – CANCELED
Sebastopol Youth Annex
City Council Meeting August 19, 2025 – CANCELED
August 19 | 6:00 pm
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August 19, 2025
3:00 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Special Meeting August 19, 2025
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August 19 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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August 12, 2025
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August 12 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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August 12, 2025
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Climate Action Committee Meeting August 12, 2025
August 12 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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August 06, 2025
10:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of August 6, 2025
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August 05, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting August 5, 2025
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August 05, 2025
9:00 am
Environmental Review Committee Meeting of August 5, 2025
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Environmental Review Committee Meeting of August 5, 2025
August 05 | 9:00 am - 9:00 am
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