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Office of the City Clerk 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite C Palmdale, CA 93550 (661) 267-5151 Planning Commission Duties, Responsibilities, and Benefits The members of the Planning Commission are tasked with a variety of duties, most of which relate to the implementation of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission reviews development applications for Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision Maps, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Zone Changes, General Plan Amendments, Specific Plans, Variances and the like. These applications and actions shape the location, intensity, and design of development in Palmdale. Pursuant to Resolution No. CC 2025-019, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 2025, the Regular meeting date of the Planning Commission of the City of Palmdale is the second Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. On occasion, additional meetings are held to discuss agenda items. Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and can last for several hours as the Planning Commission considers each project on each agenda, including any public testimony. Agendas and the Agenda packet are distributed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act to allow an opportunity for the Commissioners to review the items prior to the meeting. Oftentimes, these packets can contain 100 pages or more. In addition to the responsibilities described above, Planning Commissioners may serve on special ad hoc committees. Planning Commissioners belong to the retirement system of PARS. Commissioners receive $100 per meeting for a maximum of $200 per month. The Chair of the Planning Commission receives $150 per meeting for a maximum of $300 per month. Created in the Office of the City Clerk Revised 2025