Planning & Zoning Commission

Mission 

It is the duty of the Commission to conduct a comprehensive planning process designed to prepare, implement, and review and update the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Plan includes all land within the jurisdiction of the City. It considers previous and existing conditions, trends, desirable goals and objectives, or desirable future situations for each planning component. All maps, plats and re-plats, rezone and annexations of land which require the approval of the Council are first submitted to the Commission for recommendations.

Member Structure & Organization

The Commission consists of up to nine voting members who serve without pay. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, without respect to political affiliation, to five-year terms. All members of the Commission must have resided in Latah County for two years prior to their appointment, and must remain a resident of the County while on the Commission. One Council member also serves as an ex-officio member. Persons living outside the city limits but within the delineated Area of City Impact are also entitled to proportional representation on the Commission.

The Commission may establish subcommittees, advisory committees or neighborhood groups to advise and assist in carrying out the responsibilities of local planning. The Commission keeps a record of all meetings, hearings, resolutions, studies, findings, permits and actions taken. All meetings and records are open to the public. Additional information may be found in Moscow City Code Title 03, Chapter 02. To apply for the Commission please complete an application and contact the Commission Staff Liaison for any questions.