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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).

Current Planning Commission Members

Paul Fritz

Chair
Term Expires 12/31/2028

Evert Fernandez

Vice-Chair
Term Expires 12/31/2027

Joan Harper

Term Expires 12/31/2026

Jennifer Koelemeijer

Term Expires 12/31/2028

Alex Kanzler

Term Expires 12/31/2027

Jane Riley

Interim Planning Director
jriley@cityofsebastopol.gov
(707) 823-6167

 

 

 

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download this documentMaddy Act 2023-2024

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October 30, 2023
6:00 pm

City Council Closed Session – Special Meeting of Monday October 30, 2023

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October 30 | 6:00 pm

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Thursday
October 26, 2023
1:30 pm

Budget Committee Meeting October 26, 2023

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Budget Committee Meeting October 26, 2023

October 26 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

BUDGET COMMITTEE

Meeting to be held in Person and Virtual /Remote Participation
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In Person Location: Sebastopol City Hall, 7120 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
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Topic: Budget Committee – Continued Discussion of Revenue Enhancement Options
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October 26, 2023
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Tuesday
October 24, 2023
6:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting October 24, 2023

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Planning Commission Meeting October 24, 2023

October 24 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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October 24, 2023
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October 18, 2023
9:00 am

Agenda Review Committee Meeting

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October 17, 2023
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October 17, 2023
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Tuesday
October 17, 2023
10:30 am

City Council Special Meeting Closed Session

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October 11, 2023
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Budget Committee Meeting October 11, 2023

October 11 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

BUDGET COMMITTEE

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October 10, 2023
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October 10 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 

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October 10, 2023
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October 10 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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October 10, 2023
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