The Planning Commission considers requests from citizens and developers on issues such as rezoning, special use permit, subdivision, and street and alley closing. The Commission's recommendations are forwarded to City Council to help their decision-making. The Commission also assists the City with special projects such as ordinance revisions and special sub-committees. The Commission is comprised of seven city residents, of which one is a City Council member, serving four-year terms (two term maximum). They typically meet once a month in City Council Chambers.
2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates & Application Deadlines [167kb]
Upcoming public hearing notices are available on the City's Public Hearing webpage.
The public can access agendas, minutes and videos on the City's Media Page or on Local Access Programming Channel 1072.
Community members may call in and speak with the Planning Commission during the Public Hearings and Public Comments portions of the meeting. The number to call is (540) 437-2687.
Notice of Intent to Comply with Americans With Disabilities Act
Special assistance is available for disabled persons addressing City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals. Efforts will be made to provide adaptations or accommodations based on individual needs of qualified individuals with disabilities, provided that notification at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the meeting has been received by the City Clerk's Office. For assistance, please contact the City Clerk's Office, 409 S. Main Street City Hall, at 540-432-7701.
Language Interpretation Services Available
Language interpretation service in Spanish is available for City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings. To ensure that interpreters are available at the meeting, interested persons must request the accommodation at least four (4) calendar days in advance of the meeting by contacting the City Clerkâs Office at 540-432-7701 or by submitting a request online.