Planning Commission
Overview
The Planning Commission is a permanent committee of five citizens who are appointed by the City Council, reside, and are registered to vote in Morro Bay. The functions of the Planning Commission are to:
- Review matters related to planning and development
- Develop a general plan and recommend its adoption by the City Council
- Maintain the general plan after its adoption by the City Council
- Develop specific plans as may be necessary to implement the general plan
- Periodically review the capital improvement program of the City for recommendations to the City Council
The Planning Commission holds public hearings on a regular basis to consider land use matters. The Commission is also the City Council's adviser on land use planning. The City Council may choose to follow the recommendations of the Planning Commission or not. Accordingly, they may reverse or modify the Planning Commission actions or send proposals back to the Commission for further review. In addition, Planning Commission decisions are subject to appeal to the City Council.
Meetings
Planning Commission meetings are usually held at 6:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Veterans' Memorial Building at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442. Agenda items may be viewed here Version Options Planning Commission Headline Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings Meetings and meeting minutes may be viewed here.
Members
- Eric Meyer, Chairperson
- Joe Ingraffia, Vice-Chairperson
- Tony DeFazio, Commissioner
- Mary Witkowski, Commissioner
- John Solu, Commissioner
Resources
- Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes (July 2025 to present)
- Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes (prior to July 2025)
- Planning Division Updates
- Current Planning Projects
- Planning Documents
- City of Morro Bay Council Policies and Procedures (updated February 10, 2026)
- City of Morro Bay Advisory Bodies Handbook and By-Laws (updated October 22, 2024)
- Institute for Local Government - Planning Commissioner Training Materials
Contact the Commission
If you would like to send written comments to the Commission, please email them at PlanningCommission@morrobayca.gov. Please note that comments will be sent to the Commission and select City staff.
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