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Applications Open for Two Positions on GP Urban Area Planning Commission

Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Grants Pass Urban Area Planning Commission (UAPC). These are four-year appointments.

The purpose of the Urban Area Planning Commission is to review and render a decision on all Type 3 Land Use Applications including zone changes, planned unit developments, subdivisions and major variances.

The commission reviews and recommends to the Grants Pass City Council action on all Type 4 Land Use Requests including comprehensive plan amendments and Development Code text amendments. In accordance with the growth management philosophies of the governing boards, it will investigate, review, analyze and recommend necessary changes in those policies or physical capacities to meet the needs of the lands within Urban Growth Boundary.

The commission also functions as an appellate body on appeals from Type 1 and Type 2 decisions of city staff.

All appointments to the UAPC are required to have their principal residence within the Grants Pass city limits or the Urban Growth Boundary.

Applications are available at the City Administration Office at 101 NW A Street or online at "grantspassoregon.gov/committee-application." Completed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8th.

Applications will be reviewed by the UAPC on Wednesday, March 13th. The City Council will make the appointments on Wednesday, April 3rd.
Posted on 2/20/24 6:03AM by Sam Marsh