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Role of the Planning Commission

 

 

Role of the Planning Commission

 

The City of Mount Vernon Planning Commission is an advisory body consisting of seven members appointed by the Mayor to provide advice and recommendations on land use issues at the local level.  The seven members are Chairperson Denny Legro, Vice-chairperson Warren Cheney,  Tom Twedt, Gary Molenaar, Mark Hulst, Donnie Keltz and Al Lyon. The Planning Commission shall review and act on the following:

 

Comprehensive Plan: Duties related to the Comprehensive Plan. Recommendations to City Council regarding amendments after holding a public hearing,

 

Shoreline Master Program Amendments: Recommendations to City Council regarding Shoreline Master Program Amendments after holding a public hearing,

 

Area-Wide Zoning: The Planning Commission, in conducting area land use analysis, may from time to time recommend to the City Council area-wide zonings to implement the recommended to the Comprehensive Plan.

 

Land Use Regulations and Processes: Upon council request and based upon the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, recommendations to council regarding effective and efficient land use regulations  and processes.

 

The Mount Vernon Planning Commission meets the first and third Tuesday of the month when there are agenda items. The meetings are held at 7:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Room, Police and Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place.

Calendar of Events
Little Mountain Trail Work Parties
3/13/2010 - 12/11/2010
Volunteer trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway. If you're interested in helping please come to a volunteer work party at 10am-4:30pm on 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24 and additional dates listed below.
Effective Resume Writing
3/17/2010
6:30pm. Join Skagit Valley College Professors Brian Hanchett and Jim Jolly for this free program at the Mount Vernon City Library.
27th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
4/1/2010 - 4/30/2010
Come see the colorful walk-in tulip fields & enjoy the many activities and events throughout April, including visits to local farms, nurseries & wineries, art shows, the Street Fair, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, & much more.
Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair
4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010
1st Street, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Live music at two stages, children's activities and a wonderful variety of food, with artisans from 8 states. Over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors.
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