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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 4Art. 2§ 65855 Planning Commission Recommendation Process

§ 65855 Planning Commission Recommendation Process

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§ 65855 Planning Commission Recommendation Process

Key Takeaways

  • •After a meeting, the planning group must write down their decision and send it to the city leaders.
  • •The written decision must explain why they made that choice and how it fits with the city's big plans.
  • •The city leaders decide how they want to receive this written decision.

Example

A group wants to build a new shopping mall in town.

The planning group holds a meeting to talk about it. After the meeting, they write down their decision, saying yes or no to the mall, and explain why. They also say how the mall fits with the town's big plans, like where shops should go. Then they send this to the city leaders in the way the leaders asked for, like email or a letter.

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§ 65855 Planning Commission Recommendation Process

After the hearing, the planning commission shall render its decision in the form of a written recommendation to the legislative body. Such recommendation shall include the reasons for the recommendation, the relationship of the proposed ordinance or amendment to applicable general and specific plans, and shall be transmitted to the legislative body in such form and manner as may be specified by the legislative body. (Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 639.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 65857 Planning Commission Recommendation Review
  • § 65863.4 Multifamily Density Reduction Safeguards
  • § 65353 General Plan Public Hearings
  • § 29742 County Claim Payment Warrants
  • § 34874 District Boundary Amendment Review

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 65855.
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