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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission reviews applications for development within the City and makes recommendations on land use, zoning and General Plan policies to the City Council in a public forum to ensure the community can provide input. Most of the Commission's decisions are final, unless appealed to the City Council.

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City Hall, Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 PM. Beginning March 2025, meetings changed to Tuesday at 5:30 PM.

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AlbertsonsPlanning Commission14d agoOctober 14, 2026

Commissioner Flags Large Trees Planted Under Albertsons Solar Canopies

A commissioner raised concern that large-scale trees at the Albertsons on North Sunrise were planted beneath solar shade structures, and staff said the code rewrite could address it.

Why it matters: Without code changes, shade structures and mature trees could conflict within years; staff also previewed an EIR addendum and a specific plan heading to the commission.

Palm Springs
Planning Condition 10Planning Commission14d agoOctober 14, 2026

Commissioners Swap Mandatory Parking Attendants for As-Needed Management Plan

After questions about the value and safety of two traffic staff, the commission deleted condition 10 and required a parking management plan if concerns arise.

Why it matters: The change spares a small applicant added staffing costs while leaving the planning director power to require traffic and circulation fixes later.

Palm Springs
Olson Entertainment LLCPlanning Commission14d agoOctober 14, 2026

Commission Approves Live Entertainment Permit for Downtown Science-Music Show

Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Olson Entertainment's 150-seat 'The Art of Science' theater in the Central Business District.

Why it matters: The venue could open with previews in late November and formal ticket sales in December or January, adding a weekend tourism draw downtown.

Palm Springs