Planning Commission

The Planning Commission includes seven members who review land use issues (including all new development and zoning actions). This is a review and recommending body who sends request for approval back for more information or to the City Council for approval. Commission members are knowledgeable of the Santa Clara City planning and zoning ordinances, local, state and national planning and zoning trends, and issues of technical concern-hillside and soil stability.

The agenda for the Planning Commission is set by the Santa Clara City building official and planning administrator. The Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Santa Clara Town Hall.  All zone changes, new development, and building permits must be reviewed by this body and sent on to City Council for approval.  

To view the actual meeting schedule check the City Meeting Schedule calendar.  To View the Agendas/Minutes for upcoming or recent City Council meetings, visit the Agendas and Minutes page.

Committee Members

  • Douglas Shaw, Chair
  • Curtis Jensen, Alternate
  • Mike Day
  • Greg Ence
  • Todd Jacobsen
  • Jeremy Call
  • Mary Jo Hafen
  • Michael Chandler