| 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 | |