October 12, 2021 10:15 a.m. 

The City of Roseburg is taking applications from people who would like to serve on the Roseburg Planning Commission.

A release said the current vacancy must be filled by someone who lives in the city limits. Applications are due by November 1st.

The Planning Commission considers long and short-range land use development issues within the city and urban growth boundary. Decisions are made based on city land use and development regulations.

The commission reviews and acts on quasi-judicial applications filed by land owners and/or their agents as well as on legislative applications initiated by the city. While some decisions are a recommendation to the city council for final consideration, other decisions are final unless appealed to the council.

The commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Members are appointed by the Roseburg City Council following an application and interview process.

On Monday, the council accepted the resignation of Planning Commissioner Christy Palmini, who resigned after moving outside the city limits. Commissioners serve four-year terms unless they are filling a vacant unexpired term. The person appointed to fill this vacancy would serve until the end of 2024.

City council interviews of candidates are scheduled to take place before the November 8th council meeting.

To apply, go to : https://www.cityofroseburg.org/your-government/commissions/planning-commission. Residents can also pickup applications at Roseburg City Hall.