City of Sugar Land


Planning and Zoning Commission

Establishment:   The Planning and Zoning Commission was established by City Charter and approved by Sugar Land City Council Jan. 17, 1981.
   
Purpose:   To make recommendations to City Council concerning the use of land and other planning functions pursuant to state law and to promote orderly development; to serve as advisory concerning master plans and changes to the zoning plan; and to protect the general welfare and interest of the people concerning physical changes in the City and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
   
Duties & Responsibilities:  

(Ord. No. 1178, § 1, 6-15-99)

The City Charter provides that the commission shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Approve or disapprove subdivision plats as provided by state law and City ordinance;
  • Recommend to the Council approval or disapproval of proposed changes in the zoning regulations and zoning map as provided by state law and City ordinance;
  • Make recommendations to the Council on the City's master plans;
  • Make recommendations to the city manager and the City Council on the City's five-year capital improvements plan; and,
  • Perform any other duties as directed by the Council or by ordinance.
     
Membership:   Nine residents of the City, of which four are appointed on even years and five on odd years to serve two-year terms.

 

Members
Position
Term Expiring
Bridget Yeung
Chairman
September 30, 2009
Joe Zimmerman
Vice Chairman
September 30, 2008
Ke Chen
2 Year Term Member
September 30, 2008
Marlena Berger
2 Year Term Member
September 30, 2008
Farha Ahmed
2 Year Term Member
September 30, 2008
Larry Davidson
2 Year Term Member
September 30, 2009
Carl Stephens
2 Year Term Member
September 30, 2009
Paula Stansell
2 Year Term Member
September 30, 2009
James Shaw
2 Year Term Member
September 30, 2009

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