Planning Commission - What do they do?

The Planning Commission is designed to be the first step in the review of development and zoning proposals brought before the City. This eleven member advisory board of volunteer O'Fallon residents provide recommendations on all proposed developments, annexations, zoning changes, special uses and variances to the City Council. The Commission makes its recommendations based on information gathered through on-site reviews, public hearings and local ordinances. The evaluations are based on the criteria established in both the Land Subdivision Control Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance. The Commission meets the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, and all meetings are open to the public.