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Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission serves as an advisory body to the Board of Aldermen on planning and zoning matters. The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of nine members who serve without compensation and include the Mayor, a member of the Board of Aldermen, and seven residents of the City appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. The term of each citizen member is for four years.
For more information, email the Department of Community Development or call 636-625-7936. If you are interested in volunteering on a board or commission, visit the Committees/Boards page.
MEMBERS
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Pearson Buell, Chairman | December 31, 2023 |
| Tom O'Connor, Vice Chairman | December 31, 2022 |
| Rhonda Ferrett | December 31, 2022 |
| Glen Heiman | December 31, 2024 |
| Brian McKinney | December 31, 2023 |
| Ken Spoden | December 31, 2021 |
| Judith Westermann | December 31, 2023 |
| Jason Law, Mayor | April 2025 |
| Tom Mispagel, Alderman | April 2025 |
MEETING DATES & DEADLINES
The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month, and the application deadline is 35 days before the meeting date. For most application types, the Planning and Zoning makes a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen for final approval. Applications heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission are normally presented to the Board of Aldermen for consideration on the third Monday of the same month.
| Application Deadline | Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | Board of Aldermen Meeting |
|---|---|---|
Thursday, December 3, 2020 | Thursday, January 7 | Tuesday, January 19 |
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | Thursday, February 4 | Tuesday, February 16 |
Thursday, January 28 | Thursday, March 4 | Monday, March 15 |
Thursday, February 25 | Thursday, April 1 | Monday, April 19 |
Thursday, April 1 | Thursday, May 6 | Monday, May 17 |
Thursday, April 29 | Thursday, June 3 | Monday, June 21 |
Thursday, May 27 | Thursday, July 1 | Monday, July 19 |
Thursday, July 1 | Thursday, August 5 | Monday, August 16 |
Thursday, July 29 | Thursday, September 2 | Monday, September 20 |
Thursday, September 2 | Thursday, October 7 | Monday, October 18 |
Thursday, September 30 | Thursday, November 4 | Monday, November 15 |
Thursday, October 28 | Thursday, December 2 | Monday, December 20 |
APPLICATIONS
Certain land uses and development activities require prior approval by the City. Click here for application-specific requirements such as applicability, preapplication meetings, application submission and handling, staff review and action, notice and public hearings, review and decision-making bodies, and post-decision actions and limitations. Refer to the Summary Table of Application Procedures for an overview of all application types.
Preapplication Meetings
No application for zoning map amendment, major preliminary plat, master plan or and major site plan shall be submitted or accepted prior to completing the required preapplication staff and neighborhood meetings. Refer to Section 405.030 of the Municipal Code for additional information. Preapplication staff meetings may be requested through the Citizen Serve portal.
Fees
Application fees are specified in Section 135.100 of the Municipal Code.
Apply Now
Once you've gathered everything needed for your application and registered on the Citizen Serve portal you can apply and pay your application fees online.
AGENDAS, MINUTES & PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
Agendas and meeting packets are available prior each meeting. Minutes are available following approval and the next regularly scheduled meeting. View agendas and minutes
Current public hearing notices are available here.