P lanning Commission

Authority: Code of Alabama 1975 Sect. 11-52-80 

Term of Appointment: Six year term

Duties:

Under Code Section 11-52-B: prepare and adopt a master (comprehensive) plan.

Under Code Section 11-52-7;11-52-79: hold public hearings and forward recommendations to the city council concerning the adoption and amendment of the zoning ordinance.

Under Code Section 11-52-31: adopt and administer subdivision regulations for the city and for its planning jurisdiction.

Under Code Section 11-52-6: promote the public interest in and understanding of the comprehensive plan; when necessary, recommend programs for public structures and improvements; consult and advise with public officials and agencies, utilities, civic, educational, professional and other organizations and with citizens with relation to protecting and implementing the plan.

Members:

James (J.C.) Gant             Chairperson                                  10/01/02  through 10/31/08

Ed Sherling                                                                          04/20/04  through  04/30/10

Ronald Carter                 Vice-Chairperson                             12/01/02  through  12/31/08

Bobby Hancock                                                                    08/06/02  through  08/30/08

John McLean                                                                        09/01/03  through  08/31/09

R. Bryan Thompson                                                              10/01/03  through  09/30/09

Alfred Townsend                                                                   03/06/01  through  03/06/07

Thad Morgan                                                                        02/13/03  through  09/30/04

Stephen McCollough      Recording Secretary  

The Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30 in council chambers.