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The Planning Commission consists of five commissioners appointed by the Placerville City Council. The Commission, working with the Director of Development Services, Staff and other City government officials, helps to guide and monitor the City's long-term planning and development. In this capacity, the Planning Commission reviews proposals relating to City design, land use, subdivisions, signage and environmental impact. The Planning Commission also makes recommendations to the City Council regarding amendments to the General Plan, rezoning requests, and other planning matters.   

Planning Commission Bylaws 

The Planning Commission conducts its official business subject to  Bylaws  that were established and adopted by the Planning Commission. The Bylaws govern the performance of the Planning Commission's duties and to inform the public of the nature of the Planning Commission's internal organization, operations and other related matters.

Current Planning Commission Members    

Michael Frenn Term expiration 03/01/25
VacantTerm expiration 03/01/25 
Kristine Kiehne
Term expiration 03/01/27
Amy LepperTerm expiration 03/01/27
Kirk SmithTerm expiration 03/01/27


Meetings & Agendas   

The Planning Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Meetings are open to the public.  There are Planning Commission Meeting Procedures available.   Signup to received notification of or to request to be removed from the notifications on Planning Commission Meetings, Agendas, and Notices of Public Hearings.  To be removed from receiving notification related to the Planning Commission please email: pv.planning@gmail.com.


Planning Commission Resolutions 

  • Resolution No. 2022-02:  Resolution of appreciation to Nicole K. Gotberg for her service as City of Placerville Planning Commission member.
  • Resolution No. 2022-01:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville interpreting that a temporary mobile trailer to house medical and diagnostic equipment is a use permitted subject to a special temporary use permit under section 10-4-7(A) of the Zoning Ordinance at established hospitals and clinics as an accessory use.
  • Resolution No. 2021-03:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville recognizing Andrew Scott Painter, City Planner, for 20 years of public service with the City of Placerville Development Services Department, Planning Division.
  • Resolution No. 2021-02: Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville interpreting that a short-term rental use is a use permitted subject to a special temporary use permit under Section 10-4-7(A) of the Zoning Ordinance within the Highway Commercial Zone (HWC).
  • Resolution No. 2021-01:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the  City of Placerville interpreting that a short-term rental use is a use permitted subject to a special temporary use permit under Section 10-4-7(A) of the Zoning Ordinance within the Central Business District Zone (CBD).
  • Resolution No. 2020-01:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the  City of Placerville interpreting that a temporary parking lot is a use permitted subject to a special temporary use permit under Section 10-4-7(A) of the Zoning Ordinance within the Business Professional Zone.
  • Resolution No. 2019-01:  Resolution of Intention of the Placerville Planning Commission to initiate amendments to the Placerville City Code regarding exemption from Site Plan Review procedure required under City Code Section 10-4-9(C)6 for Historic District Review.
  • Resolution No. 2018-01:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville, State of California, expressing appreciation to Peter Wolfe for his service as a Planning Commissioner.
  • Resolution No. 2017-01:  Resolution of appreciation to George Lowry for his service as City of Placerville Planning Commission member.
  • Resolution No. 2011-02:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville making its report and recommendation on proposed amendments to the proposed redevelopment plan for the Placerville redevelopment project that clarify the uses permitted for the county territory and that limit the exercise of eminent domain in the county territory.
  • Resolution No. 2011-01:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville making its report and recommendation on adoption of the proposed redevelopment plan for the Placerville redevelopment project.
  • Resolution No. 2010-02:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville selecting the boundaries of the Placerville redevelopment project within the redevelopment survey area and approving a preliminary plan for the redevelopment of the selected project area.
  • Resolution No. 2010-01: Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville interpreting that a temporary parking lot is a use permitted subject to a special temporary use permit under Section 10-4-7(A) of the Zoning Ordinance.
  • Resolution No. 2002-01:  Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville Calicura General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments.
  • Resolution No. 2000-01:  Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission of the City of Placerville to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding exterior/outdoor lighting.
  • Resolution No. 1963-01:  Resolution recommending the adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance together with certain proposed amendments.

 Development Services Department ,  Planning Division 
  3101 Center Street
  Placerville, CA 95667 

 (530) 642-5252
 pv.planning@gmail.com