Overview
The Planning Commission conducts public hearings and make decisions and/or recommends to the Board of Supervisors on a wide range of land use proposals and entitlements, including Use Permits, Subdivisions and Parcel Maps. There are five members on the Commission that are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
All members serving of the Commission are selected by Supervisorial District and serve for the term, which expires one month following the date the Commissioner's nominating Supervisor leaves office. When a Commissioner's term ends due to the nominating Supervisor leaving office, only the newly elected or appointed Supervisor is entitled to nominate a replacement to fill the vacancy.
Staff Liaison to the Commission
- Vincent Smith, Planning Manager
Correspondence
Please include Mr. Morrison in any emails or written correspondence sent to two or more Commissioners or communications intended for the Commission as a whole. Correspondence pertaining to any item coming before the Commission should be sent directly to:
- David Morrison
Director
1195 Third Street, Suite 210
Napa, CA 94559 - Email David Morrison
- Direct: 707-253-4805
- Main: 707-253-4417
All correspondence will be forwarded to the Commission promptly. Public records laws require disclosure of all correspondence, including emails, pertaining to business matters that come before the Commission. Please assist that process by including the Commission's Staff Liaison in correspondence and emails with Commissioners.
Zoning Administrator
Role & Responsibility
The Zoning Administrator (ZA) hears and decides on a broad range of minor planning permit applications over which he or she has authority (see Title 18.10.020 of the County Zoning Code). Zoning Administrator meetings are held on an as needed basis. Please visit the Public Notices page for items scheduled.
- Vincent Smith
Planning Manager, Zoning Administrator
1195 Third Street, Suite 210
Napa, CA 94559 - Email Vincent Smith
- Direct: 707-259-5934
- Main: 707-253-4417
