Planning Commissioner Training

The following materials have been used by the Section at various Planning Commissioner training events. Newer commissioners typically appreciate the information on Planning Commissioner Best Practices, and commissioners appreciate the detail of the Housing Element and the General Plan/Zoning updates as they related to both urban and rural communities.

The following are PDF copies of the materials and presentations from a recent training event. Just click on the icon or title to open the resource.

	Best Practices Planning Commission Best Practices for Running a Meeting, Making Decisions, and Commissioner Conduct Janet Ruggiero, FAICP City of Citrus Heights Community Development Director, Ret.
	The General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Implementation Dan Amsden, AICP Director of Sacramento Operations, MIG Tricia Stevens, AICP Consulting Planner, MIG; Sacramento Co. Principal Planner, Ret.
	Disaster Planning in High Fire Danger Areas – Camp Fire Lessons Tim Snellings Director Butte County Department of Development Services
	CEQA Basics – What a Commissioner Needs to Know Dan Cucchi Assistant City Attorney, Rocklin Mike Parker, AICP Senior Environmental Planner, Ascent
	Housing Element Chelsey Payne, AICP Senior Planner, Ascent

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