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Role of the Planning Commission

 

The City of Mount Vernon Planning Commission is an advisory body consisting of seven members appointed by the Mayor to provide advice and recommendations on land use issues at the local level.  Currently there are seven members: Denny Legro, Tom Twedt, Donnie Keltz, Al Lyon, Linda Piazza, Fred Clark and Thomas Waller. The Planning Commission shall review and act on the following:

 

Comprehensive Plan: Duties related to the Comprehensive Plan. Recommendations to City Council regarding amendments after holding a public hearing,

 

Shoreline Master Program Amendments: Recommendations to City Council regarding Shoreline Master Program Amendments after holding a public hearing,

 

Area-Wide Zoning: The Planning Commission, in conducting area land use analysis, may from time to time recommend to the City Council area-wide zonings to implement the recommended to the Comprehensive Plan.

 

Land Use Regulations and Processes: Upon council request and based upon the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, recommendations to council regarding effective and efficient land use regulations  and processes.

 

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month when there are agenda items. The meetings are held at 7:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, Police and Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

 
Click on this link for the Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes.
 
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City Library Events
Friday, May 18, 2012
Ongoing. Please click on the link below for information on all the City Library's great programs for children, teens and adults.
Mayor's Coffee Hours
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Bring your interests, comments, concerns and praises to chat with Mayor Boudreau over coffee. Whether you are a business owner, community member or just a curious neighbor, she would love to see you there! All Coffee Hours are informal and open to the public.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Saturday, May 26, 2012
9am-1pm. Fresh food, live music, flowers, crafts and those Swedish Pancakes! Begin your Saturday mornings here, on the Revetment in downtown Mount Vernon.
Ward 2 Meeting
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th Street. Please join Mayor Boudreau, Ward 2 Councilmembers Gary Molenaar and Mark Hulst, and Councilmember At-Large Dale Ragan to voice your questions, concerns or observations about the City of Mount Vernon.
Ward 3 Meeting
Monday, June 18, 2012
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Fire Station 3, 4701 E. Division. Please join Mayor Boudreau, Ward 3 Councilmembers Bob Fiedler and Mike Urban, and Councilmember At-Large Dale Ragan to voice your questions, concerns or observations about the City of Mount Vernon.
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