Volunteer Opportunity for Planning Commission

The City Council is looking for one volunteer to appoint for the Gearhart Planning Commission.  The planning commission consists of seven voting members to be appointed by the mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the city council.  

The term of office for a member shall be four years with terms expiring on November 30 of the fourth year after appointment.  Planning commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.  Occasionally the planning commission will hold an additional work session. 

Members of the planning commission will be chosen from the residents or the property owners within the city and urban growth boundary.

The planning commission shall study the subdivision of land and make recommendations to the city council, to public officials and to individuals regarding land use, location of thoroughfares, public buildings, parks and other public facilities.  The planning commission also studies any other matter relating to the planning and development of the city and the surrounding area.  

Applications and questionnaires for the planning commission may be picked up at the Gearhart City Hall or downloaded below.  Applications must be returned to city hall by November 24th. Interviews will take place at the December 6th city council meeting.