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Meetings
The Planning & Zoning Commission generally meets on the first Monday of every month beginning at 5:30 pm. Meetings are generally held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1528 3rd Avenue.
Advertised Submittal Deadline | Non-Advertised Submittal Deadline | 2026 Meeting Dates |
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| December 1 | December 23 | January 6 |
| January 5 | January 20 | February 4 |
| February 2 | February 17 | March 2 |
| March 2 | March 24 | April 6 |
| April 6 | April 21 | May 4 |
| May 4 | May 19 | June 1 |
| June 1 | June 23 | July 6 |
| July 6 | July 20 | August 3 |
| August 3 | August 24 | September 7 |
| September 7 | September 21 | October 5 |
| October 5 | October 19 | November 2 |
| November 2 | November 23 | December 7 |
Commission Responsibilities
The Planning & Zoning Commission assists the City in the development and enforcement of land use regulations and the zoning code. Specifically, the Commission is responsible for the following activities.
- Soliciting community input on the adoption and development of codes;
- Advising the Mayor and City Council on land use regulations and matters to do with urban planning;
- Assisting in preparing and recommending, including any changes, to City Council a Comprehensive Plan for future development of the City and using said plan to evaluate requests presented before the Commission;
- Acting as a liaison between the City, agencies, associations, and residents relative to programs and activities;
- Making recommendations on the development of new programs and activities including those in pursuance of the Comprehensive Plan;
- Monitoring and evaluating programs and activities; and
- Acting as a quasi-adjudicative board of appeals as provided in the zoning code, sign ordinance, and other applicable City codes.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings, and minutes are available following approval.
Prior agendas and minutes of the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals can be found using the following links. Both bodies were dissolved in 2023 with the creation of the new Planning & Zoning Commission.
- Board of Zoning Appeals:
- Planning Commission:
Members
| Michael Creger Term expires January 2026 | Maureen Riggs Term expires January 2026 |
| Reshanda Johnson Term expires January 2028 | Bill Sowards Term expires January 2028 |
| Donald Mewes Term expires January 2027 | Tanja Whitten Term expires January 2026 |
| Norm Moline Term expires January 2028 | Sarah Wright Term expires January 2027 |
| Samuel Odeyemi Term expires January 2027 |
Contact Us
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Planning & Zoning
1528 Third Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201Phone: (309) 732-2900
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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