Applicants Sought For Open Seat On Carlsbad Planning Commission​​

CARLSBAD, CA — The city of Carlsbad is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Planning Commission.

The commission, which consists of seven members, holds public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects.

The mayor and each council member nominates an individual to serve on the commission for a term coinciding with the term of the council member making the appointment. District 4 Council Member Teresa Acosta will appoint the vacant seat with council concurrence, according to the city. The term will run until December.

The deadline to apply is noon June 7. Interested applicants can submit the online application to the City Clerk's office at clerk@carlsbadca.gov, or place it in the drop box outside the office at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive.