Design Review Commission

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The role of the Design Review Commission is to review site design, architecture and landscaping, involving recommendations to the Planning Commission on Master Plans, Precise Development Plans and Subdivisions; as well as making determinations regarding Design Review, major sign permits and appeals of Community Development Director decisions.

Interested in serving on the commission? Applications are accepted year round, and recruitments are held twice per year. Apply today!

Municipal Code Section 2-11 establishing the Design Review Commission (1974)

Meeting Schedule

First and third Wednesday every month at 7pm. Please see meeting agenda for location details.

Chat with City Staff

Date: 10/29/2024 4:00 PM 10/29/2024 4:00 PM 10/29/2024

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Join City Manager Amy Cunningham and Assistant City Manager Jessica Deakyne for an opportunity to discuss City projects and initiatives, ask questions, share feedback, and help us get to know you better!

Tuesday, October 29 at 4pm
Downtown Novato Community Farmers' Market on Sherman Avenue

Through meaningful conversations, we can continue to shape Novato’s future and strengthen our community together.

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Agendas & Minutes

Below you can find agendas and minutes for upcoming or recently held Design Review Commission meetings. To view agendas and minutes from previous years, please view our Archived Agendas and Minutes.

Meeting date	Agenda	Minutes	Notice
11/20/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
11/06/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
10/16/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
10/02/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
09/18/24	Agenda	Minutes	Notice
09/04/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
08/21/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
08/07/24 - Cancelled	N/A	N/A	N/A
07/17/24	Agenda	Minutes	Notice
07/03/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
06/05/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
05/15/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
05/01/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
04/17/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
04/03/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
03/20/24	Agenda	Minutes	Notice
03/06/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
02/21/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
02/07/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
01/17/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A
01/03/24 - Cancelled	Agenda	N/A	N/A

Members

The Design Review Commission consists of five members with up to two alternates, appointed by the City Council for a term of two years, with alternates serving for four years. Members must live or work within City limits. One member may live within the three zip code areas designated for Novato.

member	Term Expires
Joseph Farrell	April 30, 2026
Kevin Jacobs	April 30, 2026
Michael Barber	April 30, 2026
Tonya Church	April 30, 2025
Mark Schatz, Chair	April 30, 2025
Tim Roche, Alternate (4yr)	April 30, 2026
Michelle Derviss, Alternate (4yr)	April 30, 2028