Planning Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 6:00 PM
  • 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
  • Tenth Street Place, Basement Chambers

Stream Meeting

You may observe a LIVESTREAM of Planning Commission meetings or see meeting agenda for instructions on how to access the meeting.  

Agenda & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.

Approved Resolutions

View and print approved Planning Commission resolutions. 

Members

NameOrganizationTerm Expires
Ameet BirringAppointed by Modesto City CouncilJanuary 1, 2025
Omar SilvaAppointed by Modesto City CouncilJanuary 1, 2025
Roger ShanksAppointed by Modesto City CouncilJanuary 1, 2024
Cecil Russell Appointed by Modesto City CouncilJanuary 1, 2027
Jose VazquezAppointed by Modesto City CouncilJanuary 1, 2026
Amin VohraAppointed by Modesto City CouncilJanuary 1, 2024
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Responsibilities

The Planning Commission is responsible for making decisions and recommendations regarding the development of the community. The Planning Commission has final authority regarding subdivision maps and parcel maps, certain zoning matters and development plans, and occasionally matters appealed either from the staff level or Board of Zoning Adjustment. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding annexations, rezonings, code amendments and most General Plan-related matters.

Membership Requirements 

Commissioners must be a registered voter in the City of Modesto. Please note that application for this committee requires a financial disclosure statement (Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700) under State law.