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The Planning Commission conducts public meetings related to specified aspects of the physical development of the City. In particular, it holds hearings on the review of subdivisions and use permits, including conditions for approval. It also reviews architectural, landscaping and site plans for development projects, and makes recommendations to the City Council on rezoning applications, and amendments to the City’s General Plan, Zoning and Sign Ordinances.
Commission Meetings
Meetings are generally on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers (3rd Floor) at Pittsburg City Hall, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA.
2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Schedule:
Jan. 10 | April 11 | July 11 | Oct. 10 |
Jan. 24 | April 25 | July 25 | Oct. 24 |
Feb. 14 | May 9 | Aug. 8 | Nov. 14 |
Feb. 28 | May 23 | Aug. 23 | Nov. 28 |
Mar. 14 | June 13 | Sept. 12 | Dec. 12 |
Mar. 28 | June 27 | Sept. 26 | Dec. 26 |
The Planning Commission consists of 7 members appointed by the City Council to serve 2-year terms.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS | START OF TERM | EXPIRATION OF TERM |
Ivelina Popova, Chair | 3/1/2021 | 2/28/2027 |
Arlene Kobata, Vice-Chair | 3/1/2022 | 2/28/2024 |
Sarah Foster | 3/1/2022 | 2/28/2024 |
Alvin Jackson |
3/1/2022 | 2/28/2024 |
VACANT | TBD | 2/28/2024 |
Donna Smith | 3/1/2021 | 2/28/2027 |
Elissa Robinson | 3/1/2021 | 2/28/2027 |
Residents who have a basic understanding of real estate development, land use and zoning, or building design and construction are encouraged to apply for future vacancies on the Planning Commission. Click HERE to apply
Contact the Planning Division at (925) 252-4920 for further information.
Contact Us
All commissioners can be reached via email at PlanningCommissioner@pittsburgca.gov or by calling the City's Planning Division at (925) 252-4920. Messages (or voicemail messages) are relayed to the commissioners immediately.
Mailing Address:
City of Pittsburg
Community & Economic Development Department, Planning Division
Attention: Planning Commission
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Links for Meeting Information:
Archives and Other Information:
- Agendas and Minutes Archive, 2001 - April 2009
- Handbook for City Advisory Bodies, Adopted November 2018
- Planning Commission Bylaws, Adopted April 2019