Planning Commission

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The Planning Commission reviews land use proposals, provides recommendations to the City Council on the General Plan, Master Plans, Precise Development Plans, Specific Plans, Rezonings, annexations and CEQA determinations; as well as making determinations regarding Tentative Maps, Use Permits and appeals of Design Review Commission and Zoning Administrator decisions. 

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

Code Section 2-10.1 through 2-10.5  establishing the Novato Planning Commission (1960)

Meeting Schedule

2nd & 4th Monday - 7pm. Please see meeting agenda for location details.

Chat with City Staff

  • Date: 10/29/2024 4:00 PM  

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 Planning Commission meetings. To view agendas and minutes from previous years, please view our Archived Agendas & Minutes.

 Date  Agenda  Minutes  Video Notice 
12/23/24 - Cancelled  Agenda  N/A N/A N/A 
12/16/24 - Special Meeting        
12/09/24        
11/25/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A N/A  N/A
11/18/24 - Special Meeting Agenda     Notice 
11/11/24 - Closed for Holiday N/A  N/A N/A  N/A
10/28/24 - Cancelled Agenda  N/A N/A N/A 
10/14/24 - Cancelled Agenda  N/A  N/A  N/A
09/23/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A N/A N/A
09/09/24 - Cancelled  Agenda  N/A N/A N/A
08/26/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A N/A N/A
08/12/24 Agenda  Minutes Video N/A
07/22/24 - Cancelled Agenda  N/A N/A N/A
07/08/24  Agenda   Minutes Video N/A
06/24/24 - Cancelled  N/A  N/A N/A N/A
06/10/24 Agenda Minutes Video N/A
05/27/24 - Cancelled  N/A N/A N/A N/A 
05/13/24 Agenda  Minutes Video Notice
04/22/24 Agenda Minutes Video Notice
04/08/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A N/A N/A 
03/25/24

Amended Agenda

Agenda

Minutes  Video N/A
03/11/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A N/A N/A
02/26/24 Agenda Minutes Video Notice
02/12/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A
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01/22/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A N/A N/A
01/08/24 - Cancelled Agenda N/A N/A
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Members

The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the City Council for a term of two years. Members must live within City limits.

Member Term expires
Lia Heath, Chair April 30, 2025
Curtis Havel, Vice Chair April 30, 2026
Dan Dawson  April 30, 2025
Thomas Engdahl April 30, 2025
Justin Derby  April 30, 2026
Bill Crockett April 30, 2026 
Peter Tiernan April 30, 2026

Staff Liaison

Steve Marshall, Planning Manager
smarshall@novato.org

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