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Applications Being Accepted for Positions on Urban Area Planning Commission

Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Urban Area Planning Commission.

One position is a four-year appointment; the other position is to fill a vacancy with an expiration date of September 18, 2028. All appointments to the UAPC need to have their principal residence within the City Limits or the Urban Growth Boundary.

The purpose of this commission is to review and decide on all Type III Land Use Applications, function as an appellate body on appeals from Type I and Type II decisions of the City Staff, and review and recommend to the Council action on all Type IV Land Use requests.

In accord with the growth management philosophies of the governing boards, the commission will investigate, review, analyze, and recommend necessary changes in growth management policies or physical capacities to meet the needs for the lands within the Urban Growth Boundary.

Applications are available at the City Administration Office, 101 N.W. A Street, or online at "grantspassoregon.gov/committee-application". Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, October 3.

The commission will review applications on Wednesday, October 8. The Council will interview applicants at the Council Workshop on Monday, November 3, and make appointments at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, November 5.
Posted on 9/5/25 11:26AM by Alex Bauer