The Institute for Local Government (ILG), of which CSAC is a
parent organization, is excited to announce the release of our
updated Planning Commissioners Handbook. As local governments
across the state are facing increased pressure to plan for
growing populations, increase their housing supply, and create
more sustainable communities, this handbook is designed
to help support planning commissioners, their staff, and
other officials interested in land use and planning. This update
is intended to help local officials understand the planning
process and provide a glimpse of some potential planning
challenges commissioners may experience during their
terms. The handbook describes
the major terms, plans, and policies that make up the framework
of local planning, as well as typical stakeholders in the process
and the basics of reviewing applications for development.
Access the
handbook here.
Regional Training for Planning Commissioners
In conjunction with this release, ILG will host regional training
sessions for planning commissioners. These interactive sessions
will take place in person at various locations throughout the
state and will cover topics such as the role of a planning
commission, how to work effectively with staff and the governing
board, effective community engagement, CEQA basics, required
planning documents, and local and regional planning challenges
and opportunities. Each session will give participants the
opportunity to engage with experts in the field and fellow
planning commissioners to hear best practices, emerging trends,
and lessons learned. All sessions are FREE but space is limited
and registration is required. The first two trainings will be
taking place this month on:
Friday, April 22 for Sacramento and Yolo counties, and
Friday, April 29 for El Dorado, Placer and Sierra counties.
