Planning Commission

Purpose


The Planning Commission advises and make recommendations to the City Council on land use-related matters, such as General or Specific Plans, Changes of Zone, and Ordinance Amendments; Consider applications for subdivisions, Variances, Use Permits, Planned Development Permits; Act as an appellate body regarding administrative decisions; Review the annual and five-year capital improvement programs.


Learn how meetings are run by reading the Adopted Protocols.

Contact Us

  1. Planning Commission

    Email the Planning Commission

    Physical Address
    501 Poli St
    Council Chambers
    Ventura, CA 93001

    Phone: 805-654-7893

    Meetings
    • Meeting time:  6:00 p.m.
    • Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month (3rd Wednesday if needed)


Members


  • Nancy Butler Francis, Chair
  • David Ferrin, Vice Chair
  • Mark Abbe
  • Laura Dunbar
  • Dan Long
  • Jane Farkas
  • Rob Corley

Terms


There are 7 members for 4 year terms.

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

The information may change up to 72 hours prior to the commencement of a regular meeting, and up to 24 hours prior to commencement of a special meeting. All Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Channel 15 in Ventura. Planning Commission meetings are also streamed live over the Internet, and archived videos are available for viewing 24 hours a day.