planning commission

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Definition of planning commission in English English dictionary: An appointed board which conducts hearings to consider applications for minor variances of planning ordinances Also known as "Planning Board, "Zoning Board", etc; A local government agency which determines plans for the physical growth of a community; An agency of the city or county appointed to study and recommend steps for orderly growth of the community; The Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Saginaw; a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments; a group of citizens appointed by local government officials to conduct hearings and recommend amendments to the zoning ordinance The planning commission generally oversees the work of a professional planning department, which prepares a comprehensive plan May also be called a planning board, zoning commission, or zoning board, depending on locality; An official agency usually organized on the city/county level, to direct and control the use, design, and development of land and real property