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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September 2025
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September 30, 2025
6:00 pm
Business Listening Session – Special City Council Town Hall
390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Business Listening Session – Special City Council Town Hall
September 30 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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September 29, 2025
5:30 pm
City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session
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City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session
September 29 | 5:30 pm
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September 23, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting September 23, 2025
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Planning Commission Meeting September 23, 2025
September 23 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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In Person Location: Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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September 23, 2025
3:30 pm
Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting September 23, 2025
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Design Review/ Tree Board Meeting September 23, 2025
September 23 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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September 17, 2025
10:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting Wed Sep 17 2025
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting Wed Sep 17 2025
September 17 | 10:30 am
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September 16, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting September 16, 2025
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City Council Meeting September 16, 2025
September 16 | 6:00 pm
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September 15, 2025
9:00 am
Budget Committee Meeting of September 15, 2025
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Budget Committee Meeting of September 15, 2025
September 15 | 9:00 am
Meeting to be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation
Zoom Link is to be used for providing public comment or viewing of Meeting. A video of the meeting will be uploaded to the City website within 48 hours of conclusion of the meeting.
In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall – 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Remote/Virtual Zoom Link: To participate, please use the zoom option or telephone option listed below.
Topic: Budget Committee Meeting
Time: Sept 15, 2025 09:00AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
September 09, 2025
6:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting September 9, 2025
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Planning Commission Meeting September 9, 2025
September 09 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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September 09, 2025
3:30 pm
Climate Action Committee Meeting September 9, 2025
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Climate Action Committee Meeting September 9, 2025
September 09 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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September 09, 2025
1:00 pm
Public Arts Committee Meeting September 9, 2025
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Public Arts Committee Meeting September 9, 2025
September 09 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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September 03, 2025
10:30 am
Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday September 3, 2025 10:30 am
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Agenda Review Committee Meeting of Wednesday September 3, 2025 10:30 am
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September 02, 2025
6:00 pm
City Council Meeting September 2, 2025
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City Council Meeting September 2, 2025
September 02 | 6:00 pm
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