Commission and Committee Handbook - Oct. 2026

PREAMBLE The Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Planning Commission of the City of Irvine (“ Bylaws ”) were adopted by the City Council of the City of Irvine pursuant to Resolution No. 24-84 and pursuant to Irvine Municipal Code (“ IMC ”) Section 1-4-201 and Division 3 of Title 5. 1. PLANNING COMMISSION CREATION, TITLE, AND AUTHORITY 1.1 Creation: The Planning Commission (“ Commission ”) was created under and continues to exist under Division 4 of Title 1 and Division 3 of Title 5 of the IMC. 1.1.1 IMC Title 1, Division 4 generally governs or otherwise regulates the Commission’s powers, duties, limitations, and general purpose. 1.1.2 IMC Title 5, Division 3 specifically describes the creation, composition, appointment, duties, and meeting procedures for the Commission. 1.1.3 IMC Title 1, Division 15 establishes generally applicable rules regarding public meetings, the conduct of public business, notice and agenda requirements, conduct at meetings, procedures for minutes and recordings, and other matters. 1.1.4 Title 1, Divisions 4 and 15, and Title 5, Division 3 are subject to change, consistent with City Council policies and State law, and each such Division shall take precedence over these bylaws and over any procedures adopted by the Commission. 1.2 Title: The Commission officially shall be known as the “Planning Commission.” The term “Commission,” where used in these Bylaws, also shall refer to and mean the “Planning Commission.” 1.3 Duties: The Commission was formed pursuant to IMC Section 1-4-201 to perform assigned duties, as follows:

1.3.1 To recommend to the proper officers of the City, plans for the regulation of future growth and development and beautification of the City in respect to its public buildings, works, streets, traffic, transportation, infrastructure, grounds, and vacant lots. 1.3.2 To recommend to the proper officers of the City, plans consistent with the future growth and development of the City in order to secure to the City and its inhabitants, sanitation, proper service of all public utilities, shipping, and transportation facilities.

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