Executive Order
Until further notice, Planning Commission meetings will be conducted pursuant to the provisions of 
California Executive Order N-08-21, which suspends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act
During the current State of Emergency and in the interest of public health and safety, most – and possibly all – of the Planning Commissioners will be participating in the Planning Commission meetings by web conference. In accordance with the Executive Order, there will be no members of the public participating in person at the meetings.
In lieu of in-person attendance, members of the public may participate and provide comment via telephone, Zoom, using the Planning Commission webform, email submission or via U.S. Mail of written materials, as follows:
Public Comment Testimony During Planning Commission Meetings
To offer public comment testimony during a Planning Commission meeting, you need to first join the Zoom Webinar meeting online from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or Smartphone, or by calling into the meeting from your cellular phone or land line.
Meeting Webinar Link
https://sandiego.zoomgov.com/j/1600644230
To join by using:
- iPhone one-tap
US: Dial 1-669-254-5252; or 1-646-828-7666; or 1-669-216-1590; or 1-646-828-7666. When prompted, input Webinar ID: 160 064 4230. - Telephone:
Dial 1-669-254-5252 or (Toll Free) 1-833-568-8864. When prompted, input Webinar ID: 160 064 4230.
How to Speak to a Particular Item or During Non-Agenda Public Comment
When the Chairman introduces the item you would like to comment on (or indicates it is time for Non-Agenda Public Comment), raise your hand by either tapping the "Raise your Hand" button on your computer, tablet, or Smartphone, or by dialing *9 on your phone. You will be taken in the order in which you raise your hand. You may only speak once on a particular item.
When the Chairman indicates it is your turn to speak, click the unmute prompt that will appear on your computer, tablet or Smartphone, or dial *6 on your phone.
Providing Written Comment Through Webform
- Comment on Agenda Items, Non-Agenda Public Comment may be submitted using the webform indicating the Comment type and item number (if relevant) for which you wish to submit your comment. Comments need to be received the business day prior for it to be distributed to the Planning Commission. All webform comments are limited to 200 words. Comments received after the start of the meeting but before the item is called will be submitted into the written record for the relevant item. Please go to the Planning Commission website for further instructions.
- Written Materials
If you wish to submit written materials for submission into the record or have an attachment to your comment, you may email it to planningcommission@sandiego.gov or submit via U.S. Mail to 1222 First Avenue, MS 501 San Diego, CA 92101. Materials submitted via e-mail will be distributed to the Planning Commission in accordance with the deadlines described above. Materials submitted via U.S. Mail will need to be received the business day prior for it to be distributed to the Planning Commission.
Meeting Information
When
Hearings are typically conducted twice a month on Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Watch
The public may view the meetings at their scheduled time on YouTube or within 24 to 48 hours of the meeting depending upon technical streaming issues.
Submitting Project Information
All project information and material for Planning Commission consideration must be submitted to the Recording Secretary 10 calendar days prior to the hearing. This section only applies to submitting materials for the Planning Commission's consideration; not public comments. Learn how to provide public comments.
- Mail or Delivery: City of San Diego Planning Commission, 1222 First Ave., fifth floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Must include eighteen (18) copies of the material.
- Email: planningcommission@sandiego.gov. Material limited to five (5) pages in length.
- At the public hearing: Must include 18 copies of the material. NOTE: If your project information is received at the hearing, the Planning Commission may not be able to review and consider your information thoroughly.