City Of Redlands Seeks Applicants For Planning Commission Vacancy

REDLANDS, CA — The City of Redlands is accepting applications from residents interested in filling an open position on the planning commission, the city said.

The planning commission helps guide the city's physical development by preparing a comprehensive, long-term general plan and making recommendations to the city council on planning and land-use matters.

The commission's responsibilities include general plan maintenance, zoning administration, environmental assessments, site plan and architectural reviews, subdivision planning, and regulations governing signs, parking and landscaping. The commission also addresses housing and historic preservation.

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge, training or experience that would contribute to the commission's work. Relevant backgrounds include urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, landscape architecture, real estate, community development, economic development, environmental policy, public policy, public administration, finance and business administration, among other fields, the city said.

The planning commission meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

The position is an unpaid volunteer role. Residents interested in applying may obtain an application from the city clerk's office or by calling 909-798-7510. Applications can also be accessed at https://www.cityofredlands.org/current-openings.

Applications must be completed and submitted by Oct. 19.