Planning Commission
Roles & Responsibilities
The Planning Commission acts as the City Council’s hearing body and forwards recommendations to the City Council on land development actions that include preparation of the city’s comprehensive plan, which is the framework for land development within the city, zoning regulations, and Community Development Block Grant funded Façade and Sign Improvement Grants.
Planning Commissioners are appointed to four-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Members shall be residents of the City.
Meetings
Regular meetings of the Planning Commission occur at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month Virtually due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. To access the City's virtual meetings page click here.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
The Planning Commission provides all materials on the City’s website. If there is something Planning Commission related that you cannot find, please contact Planning Division staff and they will provide it as soon as they are able.
| Position | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Andrew Schwab | 3/1/2018-2/28/2022 |
| Vice-Chair | Ben Stanley | 3/1/2018-2/28/2022 |
| Position 1 | Marolee Smith | 3/1/2021-2/28/2025 |
| Position 4 | Steven Switzer | 3/1/2019-2/28/2023 |
| Position 5 | Colin Young | 3/1/2019-2/28/2023 |
| Position 6 | Richie Ahuja | 3/1/2020-2/29/2024 |
| Position 7 | Steve Luxton | 3/1/2020-2/29/2024 |
Contact Us
Physical Address `
321 East 5th Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 360-417-4750
Hours (City Hall currently closed to in-person contact)
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.