Planning Commission

Meetings

  • 7:00 pm
  • 4th Wednesday of each month
  • City Hall
    Council Chambers
    43 Munroe Falls Avenue
    Munroe Falls, OH 44262

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings and posted at the following public locations for viewing, or click here

  • City Hall
  • Munroe Falls Police Department 
  • Munroe Falls Fire Department 
  • Munroe Falls Post office
  • People's Bank, Munroe Falls

Once approved, meeting minutes are available to anyone via a public records request.

Members

  • Joseph Halpin, Chair
  • Adam Van Ho, Vice Chair
  • Terry Fercana, Secretary
  • Dianne Sumego

Allen Mavrides, Council Representative

Jim Iona, Alt Council Representative


Overview

The Planning Commission has the responsibility of reviewing plans, proposals, regulations and codes pertaining to overall municipal growth, development, redevelopment and zoning. This commission reviews and approves new commercial signage, and prepares and reviews studies and surveys. Changes and rezonings are made as a recommendation to Council for final determination. This process ensures the maximum benefit to the community.

Responsibilities

Planning Commission responsibilities include oversight of:

  • Zoning or other regulations controlling the use or development of land
  • Streets, avenues, parkways, and boulevards involving widening, narrowing, relocating or vacating
  • Construction of:
    • Boulevards
    • Streets
    • Bridges
    • Parks
    • Parkways
    • Playgrounds
    • Public buildings
    • Public or private utilities

Organization

The Planning Commission has five voting members consisting of four appointed residents and one Council Representative. There is an alternate Council Representative that attends all meetings to cover the voting Council member when absent. Members serve a four year term.

Applications

Application for Planning Commission review must be obtained at City Hall.  For consideration, completed applications, plans, copies and fees must be received at City Hall no later than the last Monday of each month at 4 p.m. It is recommended that you submit plans prior to this deadline to ensure completeness.