Plan Commission

Effective January 1, 2022, all matters considered by the Plan Commission and by the Zoning Board of Appeals will be under the jurisdiction of the Evanston Land Use Commission, in accordance with Ordinance 92-O-21.  

PURPOSE: To conduct public hearings for Planned Developments, Zoning Ordinance Map and Text Amendments and Unique Use applications, formulate basic policies for a Comprehensive Plan, initiate studies concerning present and future development and redevelopment of the City and prepare recommendations for the annual revision of the Capital Improvement Program relative to the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.  (Ord. N. 8-O-12, (47-O-11(exh. B, 2-7-1)), 1-23-2012)

# OF MEMBERS: Nine (9) Regular members appointed by Mayor plus non-voting associate members appointed by Plan Commission. Chair elected by members from membership.

QUALIFICATIONS: Members must be Evanston residents.

TERM: Three (3) year terms.  Members may serve no more than two (2) terms.

MEETING DATE: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. plus special meetings to be determined by Plan Commission.

 2021 Plan Commission Meeting Dates Through December

REPORTS TO: Planning and Development Committee

CITY COUNCIL LIAISON:

PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS: 

• Plan Commission Administrative Rules and Procedures
• How to Provide Public Comment
• Plan Commission Public Comment Form

*2nd term