Planning Commission

The City of Yorba Linda Planning Commission is the decision-making authority on applications for various types of land use and zoning matters. The five member commission is appointed by the City Council and reviews everything from site plan and subdivision map approvals to rezoning and annexation requests. In addition, the Commission works to modify and update the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and recommend changes to the City Council.

The purpose of the Planning Commission is to insure that any new building, signage, right-of-way, or other proposal serves the best interest of the community at large and the zoning district in which it will be built. The commission strives to ensure that all citizens' health, safety, and rights are considered in any proposal or dispute.

Members of the Planning Commission come from both the private and public sectors of the community and all bring an expertise to the commission, whether it be in urban planning, architectural or landscape architectural design, citizen concerns, business needs, or engineering feasibility. The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month to hear zoning matters and rule on applicant requests. These hearings are open to the public and begin at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue.

For more information about the Planning Commission's function or to receive a hearing agenda or minutes, contact the Planning Division, located at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, or call us at (714) 961-7130

State law requires every city to have a Planning Commission. In Yorba Linda, the five members of the Planning Commission are appointed by the City Council and serve four-year terms. These individuals advise the City Council on matters concerning the growth and development of the City.

They review and implement the City's General Plan and make determinations on applications for things like subdivisions, use permits, conditional use permits, and other zoning matters.

The current members of the Planning Commission are:

Dennis Equitz, Chair Pro Tem
James R. Pickel, Chairman
Robert B. Lyons
James Wohlt
James Nebel

Click here to view the agenda for upcoming meetings. (All documents are in PDF format)

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