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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.
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28/26 | ||||
| 12/14/26 | ||||
| 11/23/26 | ||||
| 11/09/26 | ||||
| 10/26/26 | ||||
| 10/12/26 | ||||
| 09/28/26 | ||||
| 09/14/26 | ||||
| 08/24/26 | ||||
| 08/10/26 | ||||
| 07/27/26 | ||||
| 07/13/26 | ||||
| 06/22/26 | ||||
| 06/08/26 | ||||
| 05/25/26 - Office Closed | ||||
| 05/11/26 | ||||
| 04/27/26 | ||||
| 04/13/26 | Agenda | Video | Notices (2) | |
| 03/23/26 - Cancelled | Cancellation Notice | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 03/09/26 - Cancelled | Cancellation Notice | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 02/23/26 | Agenda | Minutes | Video | N/A |
| 02/09/26 | Agenda | Minutes | Video | Notices (2) |
| 01/26/26 - Cancelled | Cancellation Notice | N/A | N/A | Notice |
| 01/12/26 - Cancelled | Cancellation Notice | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|
| Justin Derby, Chair | April 30, 2028 |
| Peter Tiernan, Vice Chair | April 30, 2028 |
| Curtis Havel | April 30, 2028 |
| Kevin Haroff | April 30, 2028 |
| Tim Roche | April 30, 2027 |
| Heather Stuckenbroker | April 30, 2027 |
| Zachary Griggy | April 30, 2027 |
Staff Liaison
Steve Marshall, Planning Manager
smarshall@novato.gov
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