Planning Commission

Meetings

• 3 p.m.
• 4th Tuesday of every month
• Municipal Courtroom - 300 MLK Boulevard
• 2021 Meeting and Deadline Dates (PDF) 
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Required / Purpose: The Planning Commission is charged with developing and adopting the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Opelika. Its broad responsibility is to plan for the orderly physical development of the City. The Commission is responsible for the implementation of subdivision regulations, including the review and approval of new subdivisions.  It also conducts public hearings concerning rezoning proposals and makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the same.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

See the most recent Planning Commission Agenda.

See the list of all Planning Commission Agendas. (prior to October 1, 2021)

New Sign Ordinance 11.18.2021 (PDF)

Proposed Text Amendment for Zoning Ordinance Meeting 9.28.2021 (PDF)

April 28, 2020 - Planning Commission Meeting Summary

Members

• Length of Term:  6-year terms.
• Appointed by:  One member is the Mayor or his designee; one member is an administrative official of the City Council chosen by the Mayor; one member is a member of the City Council chosen by the Council. The other 6 appointments are made by the Mayor.

The Planning Commission consists of nine members: the mayor, one administrative official selected by the mayor, a member of the City Council (ex officio), and six persons who are appointed by the mayor. Current members are as follows:

Planning Commission Members