Now Accepting Planning Commission Applications

Now  Accepting Planning Commission Applications

The City of Drain is accepting applications for Position #1 of the Planning Commission.  If you are interested, you can pick up an application at City Hall or print one off of the City of Drain’s website, cityofdrain.org. The term started January 1, 2024 and will end December 31, 2026.

The Planning Commission functions primarily as a comprehensive planning body by proposing policy and legislation to the City Council and by implementing regulations relating to the growth and development of the community.  Some of the functions of the Planning Commission may include the following:

1. Study and review all elements of the Comprehensive Plan and make recommendations to the City Council in order to comply with state laws and to respond to changing circumstances.
2. Study and review the Development Ordinance, Development Standards and Public Improvement Code or any other ordinances which implement the Comprehensive Plan and review these ordinances to assure compliance with the plan and state laws.
3. Review and recommend to City Council detailed plans which relate to the public facilities and services, housing, economic development, transportation, recreation, energy conservation and natural resources for the betterment of the community growth and assist in the development of funding sources for public projects in these subject areas.