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Boards, Commissions & Committees

Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board

In addition to its authority established by Chapter 19.18 of the Chico Municipal Code for the review of architectural drawings prior to the issuance of certain building permits, the Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board (ARHPB) reviews building proposals that may affect buildings or other resources listed on the City of Chico Historic Resources Inventory, including making recommendations to the City Council for new listings on the inventory. The ARHPB consists of five regular members, three of whom are engaged in the visual arts field, such as architects, landscape architects, artists, and/or designers, and at least two of whom have professional experience in architectural history, planning, archaeology, or other historic preservation-related disciplines. In addition, all members shall have a demonstrated interest or knowledge of historic preservation, American studies, cultural anthropology or cultural geography, to be consistent with the requirements of a certified local government (CLG). The ARHPB currently meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Building, Conference Room 1, 421 Main Street. Based on the amount of business coming before the ARHPB, meetings may also be scheduled on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. To review agendas and/or meeting minutes, click on this link: ARHPB Minutes & Agendas

2011 Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board Members

  • Marci Goulart, Chair
  • Mike Borzage, Vice Chair
  • Amy Hormann
  • (Vacancy)
  • Kris Zappettini

Staff Liaison

  • Mary Fitch, Administrative Analyst II (530) 879-6800

Map Advisory Committee

The Map Advisory Committee (MAC) acts on all minor land divisions, boundary line modifications, mergers, minor changes and/or time extensions to previously approved subdivisions, and all tentative maps which convert existing buildings into condominium projects. Click on this link for more information: Map Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission prepares and recommends for adoption by the Council a comprehensive, long-term general plan, or amendments thereto, for the physical development of the City and of any land outside its boundaries which, in the Commission's judgment, bears relation to the physical development of the City; and to include such elements in the General Plan as recommended by the Commission or required by the planning law of the State. The Planning Commission prepares and recommends to the City Council precise plans for implementation of the General Plan. The Commission currently meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 421 Main Street. Based on the amount of business coming before the Commission, meetings are also scheduled on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. To review agendas and/or meeting minutes, click on this link: PC Minutes and Agendas

2012 Planning Commission Members

  • Matt Juhl-Darlington, Chair
  • Kathy Barrett, Vice Chair
  • Dan Allmon
  • Dave Kelley
  • John Merz
  • Mike O'Donnell
  • Ken Rensink

Staff Liaison

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is an employee designated by the Planning Services Director to conduct public hearings and approve or deny smaller project applications for minor design review, use permits, variances, and temporary use permits. The Zoning Administrator performs his or her duties as prescribed by the City of Chico Municipal Code and in compliance with those regulations as well as the California Planning, Zoning and Development Laws and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Except where otherwise provided in the Chico Municipal Code, the responsibilities of the Zoning Administrator may also be carried out by other Department staff under the supervision of the Zoning Administrator. Zoning Administrator hearings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room on the second floor of the Chico Municipal Building at 411 Main Street. Click on the following link to view the current agenda: ZA Agendas

Staff Liaison