Duties and powers:
1. Recommendations concerning laying  out, sidening, extending, and locating of streets, parking, sidewalks and boulevards, relief of traffic congestion, betterment of housing and sanitation conditions and establishing of zones of districts limiting the use, height, area and bulk of buildings and structures.

2. Recommendations for regulation of the future growth, development and beautification of the municipality in respect to its public and private buildings and works, streets, parks, grounds and vacant lots, and plans consistent with future growth and development of the City in order to secure to the City and its inhabitants sanitation, proper service of all public utilities, and transportation facilities.

3. Act as the City's official citizen involvement entity, hearing any and all comments, criticisms and suggestions concerning city planning policies, procedures, or regulations as members of the public may whish to convey to the city.

4. Do and perform all other acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of City ordinances and Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 227.

5. Study and propose such as may be advisable for promotion of the public interest, health, safety and welfare of the City and surrounding area.

6. Perform such acts as may be specified in the Land Development and Planning Ordinance or Otherwise authorized by the City Council.

The Canby Planning Commission plays an integral role in guiding the growth and development of the City. Planning Commissioners review and discuss land use applications and hold public hearings twice monthly to gain citizen input on new developments and projects.

To send a message to the Commission, please call the Planning Department at 503-266-7001.

The Mayor and Planning Commission members are required to file an annual Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) disclosure form with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

Charles Kocher