Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is a 7 member volunteer board appointed by the City Council to provide recommendations on land use issues and applications and approve certain land use projects. Most items on the Commission’s agenda require a public hearing prior to a decision being made. The duties of the Planning Commission are:

1. To make recommendations to Council on amendments to the Zoning Code and on proposed rezoning of property;
2. To act on requests for variances from the provisions of the Zoning Code;
3. To grant or revoke use permits

The Commission currently meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 1735 Montgomery Street.

Planning Commission Agendas are generally posted to the City's website the Friday before each meeting. Special meetings can occur on an as-needed basis, with a notice posted at least 24 hours prior to each meeting. 

A current list of Planning Commission members can be found here. 

Development Review Committee 

The Development Review Committee includes two members of the Planning Commission, staff from various city departments, and any agency potentially affected by the proposed development. The Committee reviews a projects proposed site plan, design, landscaping, and other site improvements for multifamily, commercial and industrial projects, as well as any new single family dwelling unit construction, or remodel project of 25% or greater, within the Downtown Historic Overlay as specified in Chapter 17.52 of the Municipal Code and imposes preliminary conditions. 

The DRC serves as a way for the City of Oroville to expedite the permitting process for development by helping brainstorm solutions to potential problems, and making the applicant aware of necessary steps for the project to reach completion. To learn more about the development review process, or to submit an application, visit the permit applications page.