Planning Commission (PC)

The public is welcome to attend and participate in Town meetings.  Please access agendas and minutes, using the link on the left-hand side of this page.

General Information

The Planning Commission performs duties and exercises power and authority with regard to planning, subdivisions, zoning, zoning administration, and other land use regulatory controls as prescribed by ordinance and state law.

The Planning Commission consists of seven residents of the Town of Los Gatos, each serving a 4-year term. Applicants are asked by Council to demonstrate knowledge of the Town Code and its land use and planning policies.

The commission has several standing committees, and individual Planning Commissioners also represent the commission on a number of Council-appointed committees. Committee terms are for 1 year and are appointed by the Planning Commission Chair.

To learn more about the Planning Commission, review the Planning Commission Policies and Procedures

Meetings

The commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, in the Town Council Chambers, at 7 p.m. Commission meetings are broadcast live on KCAT-15. Live and archived videos are also available on the Town's YouTube Channel.

How Can I Get Involved?

To apply, please fill out the application.  A case study is required as part of the application process. Please contact the Clerk's Office for more information. 

All meetings are open to the public. We invite you to attend a meeting before you apply. Contact the Community Development Department at 408-354-6874 or by email to confirm meeting date, location, and time.



COMMISSION MEMBERS

Name

Type of Member

Length of Term

Date First Appointed

Date Current Term Expires

Jeffrey Barnett

Resident

4 years

1/1/2020

12/31/2023

Emily Thomas*

Resident

4 years

2/1/2021

12/31/2023

Kathryn Janoff

Resident

4 years

1/1/2017

12/31/2024

Vacant

Resident

4 years


12/31/2025

Steve Raspe

Resident

4 years

1/1/2022

12/31/2025

Melanie Hanssen

Resident

4 years

1/1/2015

12/31/2026

Susan Burnett

Resident

4 years

1/1/2023

12/31/2026

Jennifer Armer

Staff Liaison