Planning Commission

Appointed By: City Manager
Length of term: Four years.
Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Duties:
Serves in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and City Council with respect to the best methods of ensuring the growth, development, and expansion of the municipality.  May conduct studies, analyses, researches, and reports concerning municipal development, expansion, and general welfare made through the office of the Community & Economic Development Director. Holds the required public hearings for amending Title 19 of the Longview Municipal Code.  Performs such administrative functions as holding hearings on preliminary plats of proposed subdivisions, and makes recommendations to City Council regarding changes to the Longview Municipal Code, Title 19.  The Planning Commission has all the powers and duties as specified in RCW 35A.63.030.

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