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Planning Commission
Purpose:
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to make recommendations to the county commissioners on land use applications, regulations and policies presented by the Planning and Zoning Division. The Planning Commission also makes and adopts the county’s Comprehensive Master Plan as required by Colorado state statute.
Duties:
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the following:
- Rezoning requests
- Special Use requests
- Vacation requests
- Combined Preliminary and Final Plats
- Special District Service Plans
- Zoning Resolution and Land Development Regulation amendments
The Planning Commission also makes final decisions on:
- Urban Growth Boundaries
- Site Approval requests
- Updates to and adoption of the county's Comprehensive Master Plan
For the most up-to-date information, including meeting agendas and recordings of meetings, please visit http://jeffco.us/planning-and-zoning/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission/.
The Jefferson County Planning Commission meets on the first, second, fourth, and fifth (if applicable) Wednesday monthly. Meetings are held at the Jefferson County Courts & Administration building in the below rooms and times:
- Pre-Meeting: 5:30 p.m. in Rooms 1566/67
- Public Hearing: 6:15 p.m. in Hearing Room 1
The Planning Commission consists of seven regular members and two associate members. Regular members serve for a three-year term, associate members serve for a one-year term. There are no consecutive term limits.
Current Members:
| Adam Schiche | Gail Spencer | Wendy Spencer |
| Curtis Westphal | Preston Gibson Alternate | Jesse Bank |
| Tim Rogers | Tom Hatton | Heath Phillips |
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All available citizen positions will be advertised. Applications are considered in July and August for late September appointments, unless vacancies arise throughout the year - in which case they will be advertised here on jeffco.us.