Planning Commission

This Commission promotes and coordinates the involvement of all people in comprehensive long-range planning, growth management, transportation, and environmental protection

The Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission is an independent consolidated planning agency, lead by appointed citizens, which serves all the citizens of Hillsborough County by providing a vision for improving the quality of life. The Planning Commission and its staff serve as agents within the community to promote and coordinate the involvement of all people in comprehensive long-range planning, growth management, transportation, and environmental protection. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, Tampa City Council, Plant City Commission, and Temple Terrace City Council regarding land use, community planning, capital improvements, urban design, and other comprehensive issues.

Planning Commission board opening

General Boards, Committees, and Councils

The Hillsborough Commissioners are seeking applications for general board, committee, and council positions.

Announcement #1: General Boards, Committees, and Councils Recruitment Notice - The Planning Commission Board
- Due date: Applications due by close of business on 9/18/25
Announcement #2: General Boards, Committees, and Councils Recruitment Notices - Multiple Boards
- Due date: Applications due by close of business on 9/26/25

Apply for General Boards, Committees, and Councils

To apply, download the forms and return by the deadline. Return the forms via:

Mail: P. O. Box 1110, Tampa, FL 33601
Email: Rotgerg@HCFL.gov
In person: 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 2nd Floor, Tampa 33602

General Boards Application (PDF)Standards of Conduct Form (PDF)

Membership

The membership of this Commission shall be appointed as follows:
Hillsborough County Commissioners - 4 members
City of Tampa - 4 members
City of Temple Terrace - 1 member
City of Plant City - 1 member
Ex-Officio - 2 members

Terms

Members shall serve four year terms.

Special requirements

Annual financial disclosure required.
Residency within unincorporated Hillsborough County is required for individuals appointed by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
Members appointed to this board will be required to take an Oath of Office and sign a Standards of Conduct.

Authority

Chapter 97-351, Laws of Florida.

Meetings

Monthly, 2nd Monday, 2 PM
County Center, 18th Floor
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
Check the Planning Commission Calendar for any updates or changes