Planning Commission

The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body that reviews land use applications, zoning changes, and development proposals in accordance with the City of Newport’s comprehensive plan and municipal code. The commission also provides recommendations to the City Council on long-range planning matters.

The City Council appoints commissioners and serves staggered terms. Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Use the Search Archives box to quickly search for agenda items from previous meetings or view meetings, agendas, and packets by year (select the year, then click the plus next to the committee name). 

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COMMISSION MEMBER TERM EXPIRES
Chair: Bill Branigan Dec. 31, 2026
Robert Bare Dec. 31, 2026
Bob Berman Dec. 31, 2029
Braulio Escobar Dec. 31, 2026
Kit Fox Dec. 31, 2026
James Hanselman Dec. 31, 2026
Cristy Stringer Dec. 31, 2029
John Updike Dec. 31, 2029