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.