Public Hearings & Commissions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on all matters affecting development of the City's general plan, zoning and other ordinances to guide the implementation of long range planning.

Zoning Administrative

Administrative hearings are conducted by the Zoning Administrator. Standards Variances, Coastal Permits, Minor Lot Line Adjustments, Legalization of Illegal Units, and Lot Mergers are processed through administrative hearings.

Staff Liaison:
Reggie Harrison,
Interim Director (562) 570-6428

Meetings:
First & third Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers

    PC Agendas, Minutes & Videos
    Archived PC Hearing Agendas & Minutes
       prior to May 2009
    
Planning Commission Members

Staff Liaison:
Derek Burnham,
Current Planning Officer (562) 570-6261

Meetings:
Second & fourth Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall, 7th Floor Conference Room

    2/22 ZA Hearing Agenda 
    
Archived ZA Hearing Agendas

Sustainable City Commission

The Sustainable City Commission advises the City Council on environmental issues such as buildings and neighborhoods, urban nature, transportation, water, energy, waste reduction and eco products and services, and is responsible for creating a Sustainable City action plan.

Staff Liaison:
Larry Rich,
Sustainability Coordinator (562) 570-5839

Meetings:
Fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers

    SCC Hearing Agendas, Minutes & Videos
 

Cultural Heritage Commission

The Cultural Heritage Commission reviews design of all changes to designated properties, and identifies buildings and neighborhoods with architectural and historical value, recommending designation as City landmarks to the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission.

Staff Liaison:
Derek Burnham,
Current Planning Officer (562) 570-6261

Meetings: 
Second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers 

    CHC Hearing Agendas & Minutes
    
Archived CHC Hearing Agendas & Minutes

Board of Examiners, Appeals, & Condemnation

Disabled Access Appeals Board

The BEAC hears cases involving alternate methods & materials for construction; provides reasonable interpretations to the Municipal Code; provides administrative review process for determinations of the Building Official, substandard housing cases, property maintenance, and public nuisance abatement cases.

The Disabled Access Appeals Board hears appeals relating to handicapped requirements and access to buildings and structures and grants exceptions to State mandated codes.

Staff Liaison:
Roy Bronold,
Building Inspection Services Officer, (562) 570-6865

Meetings:
Third Monday of each month only on an "As Needed" basis at 1:30 p.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers

Staff Liaison:
Truong Huynh,
Engineering Plan Check Officer (562) 570-6921

Meetings:
Second Wednesday of each month only on an "As Needed" basis at 12:00 p.m. in City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room

    Current BEAC Hearing Agenda
    
Archived BEAC Hearing Agendas

    Current DAAB Hearing Agenda

Redevelopment Agency Board

Staff Liaison:
Amy Bodek,
Redevelopment Bureau Manager (562) 570-6479

Meetings:
First and third Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers

    RDA Board Agendas, Minutes & Videos 
    Board & Executive Staff


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