Meetings

The Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. They meet at:

  • Town Hall
    363 N. Main St.
    Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Videos of the Planning Commission meetings can be viewed on the Planning Commission Live Stream page.

Agendas & Minutes

The City of Fort Bragg’s Planning Commission agendas and minutes are posted on Legistar InSite.

Commission Members

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission is a five-member board which is appointed by the City Council. Select a Commission Member to learn more!

Planning Commissioner

Ryan Bushnell

Planning Commission

Term: 12/09/2024 - 12/11/2028 Appointed by Scott Hockett

Planning Commission Chair

David Jensen

Planning Commission

Term: 12/12/2022 - 12/14/2026 Appointed by Marcia Rafanan

Planning Commission Vice Chair

Richard Neils

Planning Commission

Term: 04/24/2023 - 12/11/2028 Appointed by Lindy Peters

Planning Commissioner

Jary Stavely

Planning Commission

Term: 12/11/2022 - 12/14/2026 Appointed by Tess Albin-Smith

Planning Commissioner

Katie Turner

Planning Commission

Term: 07/08/2024 - 12/14/2026 Appointed by Jason Godeke

Duties & Responsibilities

The commission reviews land use and development permits (use permits, coastal development permits, design review permits, subdivisions, etc.) for consistency with the goals and policies of the Fort Bragg General Plan, and the development standards of the Fort Bragg Municipal Code. All Planning Commission decisions may be appealed to the City Council. The Planning Commission provides recommendations to the City Council on General Plan amendments and rezoning requests, and provides direction to the Community Development Department regarding the interpretation of city planning policies and codes.

Public Comment Guidelines

The Fort Bragg Planning Commission follows the Public Comment Guidelines for public