Planning Commission The Planning Commission serves as not only an advisory body, but as a regulatory body, having authority to make final determination in applicable circumstances. The Planning Commission was established by ordinance (Ordinance 1874 §1, 1982) and outlined in the Tustin City Code. The Planning Commission consists of five members who are residents and registered voters in Tustin. The Planning Commission’s primary responsibilities include: • Considering and making recommendations to the City Council on zoning map and zoning ordinance changes; • Considering other policies and programs affecting development and land use in Tustin for final City Council action; • Preparing and making recommendations to the City Council on the City’s General Plan regarding development; • Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on subdivisions, on appeals on variances and use permits; and • Advising the City Council on all matters relating to historic and cultural resources, including without limitation, matters affecting the establishment of a Cultural Resource District, designation of Cultural Resources, and as a liaison between residents, property owners, and the City Council within a Cultural Resources District. Current Commission members are:
Public Art Commission The primary duties of the Public Art Commission are to advise the City Council on all public art related issues, exercise judgment that is fair and consistent with the Public Art policy, and uphold the reputation and integrity of the Public Art Program and the City of Tustin. The Commission’s responsibilities include: • Advising on planning and policy matters relating to the display of public art; • Evaluating artwork, including artwork proposed to be gifted to the City; • Planning and commissioning public art; • Receiving community input concerning public art; • Seeking grant funding, donors and/or sponsors for projects and building partnerships and collaborations with community groups; and • Collaboration with the Community Services Commission.
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