CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION:

Steven Derryberry

Chairman

 
Irvine Carrillo

Vice Chair

 

Shawntwayne Cannon

Commissioner

Ben Berk

Commissioner

Cynthia Hernandez

Commissioner

Leslie Underwood

Commissioner

The Planning Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor. The Commission’s responsibilities and authority are governed by Title 2, Chapter 2.24 of the Lancaster Municipal Code. Under the provisions of the City’s Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is responsible for making decisions on land use applications, including conditional use permits and tentative tract/parcel maps. The Commission also reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on general plan amendments, zone changes, and zoning code amendments. Decisions rendered by the Planning Commission are appealable to the City Council under Title 2, Chapter 2.44 of the Lancaster Municipal Code through the office of the City Clerk.

Planning Commission - Qualifications
Commissioner must be a resident of the City of Lancaster.  Elected officials may serve.  Commissioners may serve on more than one commission simultaneously.  Compensation: $75.00 per meeting attended.

Planning Commission meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, with special meetings scheduled as needed.

• Contact a member of the Planning Commission: (661) 723-6100
• View agendas and approved minutes: Click Here
• Watch public meetings online:  Click Here
• Appeals:  Contact Office of the City Clerk at (661) 723-6020
• Planning Commission Meetings are broadcast live on L28.

Back to top