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Planning Commission

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The purpose of the Planning Commission is to review matters relating to planning and development; to make recommendations on goals and policies affecting the future development and growth of the City; and to consider land use matters, such as general plan amendments, specific plans, rezoning, use permits and subdivisions.

The Commission shall perform the following functions:
1.  Annually review and make recommendations for amendments, as necessary, to the general plan.


2. Make recommendations regarding the implementation of the general plan through actions including, but not limited to, the formation or adoption of specific plans and zoning and subdivision ordinances.

3.  Annually review the capital improvement program of the City for its consistency with the general plan, pursuant to Government Code Section 65400 et seq.

4.  Endeavor to promote public interest in, comment on, and understanding of the general plan and regulations relating to it.

5.  Consult with public officials and agencies, public utility companies, civic, education, professional, and other organizations, and citizens generally concerning implementation of the general plan.

6.  Promote the coordination of local plans and programs with the plans and programs of other public agencies.

7.  Review and act upon, or make recommendations to the City Council, as applicable, on land use applications.

8.  Perform other functions as set forth in the Galt Municipal Code, or as the City Council requests.

The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of every month, 6:00 pm, 380 Civic Drive.

The staff liaison can be reached at 209.366.7230.